toon
1 Americannoun
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an Asian tree, Cedrela toona, of the mahogany family, yielding an aromatic red wood used for furniture, carving, etc.
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the wood itself.
noun
noun
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a large meliaceous tree, Cedrela toona, of the East Indies and Australia, having clusters of flowers from which a dye is obtained
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the close-grained red wood of this tree, used for furniture, carvings, etc
noun
Etymology
Origin of toon1
1800–10; < Hindi tūn < Sanskrit tunna
Origin of toon2
First recorded in 1980–85; shortening of cartoon
Example Sentences
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As a writer and storyboard artist, she helped intrepid heroes Jake the Dog and Finn the Human become iconic toon characters.
From Los Angeles Times
Often the scenarios she creates with toons reveal an “attempt to map the human condition in all its sparkle and grit,” says Swallow, who lent a vase depicting Superman in a wheelchair to the exhibition.
From Los Angeles Times
Although its run time is a relatively compact 92 minutes, the animated toon feels a lot longer.
From Seattle Times
Befitting of its Toontown setting, works such as “The Skeleton Dance” are treated as ones created and crafted by living toons rather than skilled animators.
From Los Angeles Times
And at nearly every moment, reference is made to the larger “Trek” universe in the amusingly earnest manner of toons who know they’ll never get to make a crossover episode with the live-action shows.
From New York Times
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