benison

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English benysoun, beneson, borrowed from Old French beneïson, from Latin benedictiō, benedictiōnem. First known use: 14th century. Doublet of benediction. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbɛnɪsən/ (obsolete) IPA(key): /ˈbɛnɪzʌn/, /ˈbɛnɪzən/ Rhymes: -ɛnɪsən === Noun === benison (plural benisons) (chiefly literary) A blessing; benediction. ==== Antonyms ==== malison ==== Translations ==== === References === === Anagrams === Bonines, bonnies