benjamin

/ˈbɛnd͡ʒəmɪn/

benjamin

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American (Lessac) (medium)

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Definition

A balsamic resin from the bark of Styrax trees used in perfumes, incense, and medicine; benzoin resin.

Etymology

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