benjamin

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) A balsamic resin from the bark of Styrax trees used in perfumes, incense, and medicine; benzoin resin.
2. (countable, uncountable) A type of tree which produces benzoin or has similar properties; specifically, Styrax benzoin, Lindera benzoin; a Benjamin bush.

Synonyms

benzoin

gum benjamin

gum benzoin

asa dulcis

benny

overcoat

Translations

μοσχολίβανο

benjamin

benjoin

beniamino

benjamín

بنيامين

israil’de bir kavim

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈbɛnd͡ʒəmɪn/

Etymology

From benzoin, modified by folk etymology to match the name Benjamin.