benjamin
ben·ja·min
benjamin · benjamins
Benzoe
A balsamic resin from the bark of Styrax trees used in perfumes, incense, and medicineA balsamic resin from the bark of Styrax trees used in perfumes, incense, and medicine; benzoin resin.
/ˈbɛnd͡ʒəmɪn/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)A balsamic resin from the bark of Styrax trees used in perfumes, incense, and medicine; benzoin resin.
(countable, uncountable)A type of tree which produces benzoin or has similar properties; specifically, Styrax benzoin, Lindera benzoin; a Benjamin bush.
(UK, dated, slang)A kind of upper coat for men.
More definitions
- (Old Testament) the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and Rachel and one of the twelve forebears of the tribes of Israel
- gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
Origin
From benzoin, modified by folk etymology to match the name Benjamin.From benzoin, modified by folk etymology to match the name Benjamin.
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Forms
plural: benjaminsSynonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation:benzoingum benzoingum benjaminasa dulcis
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable