1.
[syn: benzoin, gum benzoin, benjamin, gum benjamin, asa dulcis]
2. (Old Testament) the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and Rachel and one of the twelve forebears of the tribes of Israel;
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Spicewood \Spice"wood`\, n. (Bot.)
An American shrub (Lindera Benzoin), the bark of which has
a spicy taste and odor; -- called also Benjamin, wild
allspice, and fever bush.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Benjamin \Ben"ja*min\, n. [Corrupted from benzoin.]
See Benzoin.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Benjamin \Ben"ja*min\, n.
A kind of upper coat for men. [Colloq. Eng.]
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Benzoin \Ben*zoin"\ (b[e^]n*zoin"), n. [Cf. F. benjoin, Sp.
benjui, Pg. beijoin; all fr. Ar. lub[=a]n-j[=a]w[imac]
incense form Sumatra (named Java in Arabic), the first
syllable being lost. Cf. Benjamin.]
Note: [Called also benjamin.]
1. A resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from the
Styrax benzoin, a tree of Sumatra, Java, etc., having a
fragrant odor, and slightly aromatic taste. It is used in
the preparation of benzoic acid, in medicine, and as a
perfume.
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2. A white crystalline substance, C14H12O2, obtained from
benzoic aldehyde and some other sources.
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3. (Bot.) The spicebush (Lindera benzoin).
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Flowers of benzoin, benzoic acid. See under Benzoic.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
benjamin
n 1: gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation [syn:
benzoin, gum benzoin, benjamin, gum benjamin, asa
dulcis]
2: (Old Testament) the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and
Rachel and one of the twelve forebears of the tribes of
Israel