Zamboni

an ice resurfacing machine

Meaning

An ice resurfacing machine used to groom skating rinks, especially for professional use.

From the surname of the inventor, Frank J. Zamboni, and his brand of such machines.
The surname itself is of Italian origin, as a northeastern dialectal variant (possibly Venetian) of Giambono, comprised of a reduced form of Gianni (from Giovanni) + Bono or buono. Frank Zamboni's father originated from Arsio in Trentino, northern Italy.

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