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benjamin.

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

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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

    countable · uncountable
  2. A type of tree which produces benzoin or has similar properties; specifically, Styrax benzoin, Lindera benzoin; a Benjamin bush.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

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

noun/ˈbɛnd͡ʒəmɪn/
  1. A kind of upper coat for men.

    UK · dated · slang
noun/ˈbɛnd͡ʒəmɪn/
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Benjamin: a US $100 bill.

    US · alt-of · slang
Where this word comes from

From the image of Benjamin Franklin on the US $100 bill.

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