One entry found for bona fide.
Main Entry: bo·na fide
Pronunciation: b-n-fd, bä-n-; b-n-fd-, -fd-
Function: adjective
Etymology: from Latin bona fide, literally, "in good faith"; bona from bonus "good" and fide from fides "faith" --related to BONUS, FAITH 1: made or done in good faith <bona fide offer> 2: made with earnest intent : SINCERE 3: GENUINE 1 <a bona fide cowboy>