bon ami

[ baw na-mee ]

noun

, French.

, plural bons a·mis [baw, n, z, a, -, mee].

1. a good friend.
2. a sweetheart or lover.

Example Sentences

In public there were the usual invocations of George Washington’s bon ami, the Marquis de Lafayette, whom Biden referred to — during his welcome address on the South Lawn — as “Marcus.”

From Washington Post

"My Aunt Jayanti taught me that when you're storing empty containers in the cupboard, wash them and cover them with paper towels. If you don't, you'll get a musty, stinky smell. She also says to always keep Bon Ami, Bar Keepers Friend, and Goo Gone handy at all times."

From Salon

For particularly grimy or burned-on messes, try using Bar Keepers Friend, Bon Ami or baking soda in lieu of dish soap to restore racks to their former glory.

From Washington Post

Bon Ami is another highly-touted kitchen cleaner that can be used to banish burns and stains.

From Salon

“I’ll drop in to dinner some evening en bon ami.”

From Literature