bunyan Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun English preacher and author of an allegorical novel, Pilgrim's Progress (1628-1688)
   John Bunyan.
   
2. noun a legendary giant lumberjack of the north woods of the United States and Canada
   Paul Bunyan.
   
   • Paul Bunyan had a blue ox named Babe
   • the lakes of Minnesota began when Paul Bunyan and Babe's footprints filled with water

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