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Benjamin Benjamin Ben"ja*min, n. [Corrupted from benzoin.]
See Benzoin.
Benjamin Benjamin Ben"ja*min, n.
A kind of upper coat for men. [Colloq. Eng.]
benjamin Benzoin Ben*zoin" (b[e^]n*zoin"), n. [Cf. F. benjoin, Sp.
benjui, Pg. beijoin; all fr. Ar. lub[=a]n-j[=a]w[=i] 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.
2. A white crystalline substance, C14H12O2, obtained from
benzoic aldehyde and some other sources.
3. (Bot.) The spicebush (Lindera benzoin).
Flowers of benzoin, benzoic acid. See under Benzoic.
Benjamite Benjamite Ben"ja*mite, n.
A descendant of Benjamin; one of the tribe of Benjamin.
--Judg. iii. 15.
