benjamin

Noun
Synonyms: benzoingum benzoingum benjaminasa dulcis

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. gum resin used especially in treating skin irritationSynonyms: benzoingum benzoingum benjaminasa 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
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

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. [1913 Webster]
Benjamin \Ben"ja*min\, n. [Corrupted from benzoin.] See Benzoin. [1913 Webster]
Benjamin \Ben"ja*min\, n. A kind of upper coat for men. [Colloq. Eng.] [1913 Webster]
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. [1913 Webster]

2.A white crystalline substance, C14H12O2, obtained from benzoic aldehyde and some other sources. [1913 Webster]

3.(Bot.) The spicebush (Lindera benzoin). [1913 Webster]

Flowers of benzoin, benzoic acid. See under Benzoic. [1913 Webster]

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