Boone

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biographical name

ˈbün

Daniel 1734–1820 American pioneer

Boone

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ˈbün

city north-northwest of Des Moines in central Iowa

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“Boone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Boone. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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