Benzoin Definition
bĕnzō-ĭn, -zoin
noun
A balsamic resin obtained from certain tropical Asian trees (genus Styrax of the storax family) and used in medicine and perfumery and as incense.
Webster's New World
Any of a genus (Lindera) of aromatic plants of the laurel family; esp., the spicebush of E North America.
Webster's New World
A white, crystalline substance, C6H5CHOHCOC6H5, used in making antiseptic ointments and in respiration inhalants.
Webster's New World
A balsamic resin obtained from certain tropical Asian trees of the genus Styrax and used in perfumery and medicine.
American Heritage Medicine
A white or yellowish crystalline compound, C14 H12 O2 , derived from benzaldehyde.
American Heritage Medicine
Synonyms:
- asa dulcis
- gum benjamin
- benjamin
- gum benzoin
- genus Benzoin
Other Word Forms of Benzoin
Noun
Singular:
benzoin
Plural:
benzoinsOrigin of Benzoin
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From Middle French benjoin, from Spanish benjuí, Portuguese beijoin, Italian benzoi, from Arabic لبان جاوي (lubān jāwī, “Javanese frankincense”). The initial lu was probably lost because it was taken as the definite article in Romance. Compare oliban.
From Wiktionary
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Earlier benjoin from French benjoin Italian benzoino both from Arabic lubān jāwī frankincense of Java lbn in Semitic roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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