pont

1 of 2

noun

ˈpänt

plural -s

Africa

: ferryboat

pont

2 of 2

abbreviation

1

often capitalized [Latin pontifex] bishop

2

pontoon

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Dutch, from Latin ponto punt, pontoon

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Rhymes for pont

• daunt
• flaunt
• font
• gaunt
• haunt
• jaunt
• taunt
• vaunt
• want
• avant
• croissant
• detente