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Definition
a strong liking or tendency
- It was Pea's one close exposure to an aspect of womankind that Gus was always talking about—their penchant for flying directly in the face of reason.Chapters 11-12 (73% in)
- It was called the Buckhorn, because of the owner's penchant for using deer horns for coat and hat racks.Chapters 42-43 (15% in)
- Though he knew Gus's penchant for trouble, it was a shock to see Pea Eye in such a state.Chapters 93-94 (90% in)
There are no more uses of "penchant" in Lonesome Dove.
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