HyperDic: benjamin

English > 2 senses of the word benjamin / Benjamin:
NOUNsubstancebenjamin, benzoin, gum benzoin, gum benjamin, asa dulcisgum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
person Benjamin(Old Testament) the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and Rachel and one of the twelve forebears of the tribes of Israel
benjamin / Benjamin > pronunciation
Soundsbeh'njhahmahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > benjamin: 2 senses > noun 1, substance
Meaninggum resin used especially in treating skin irritation.
Synonymsbenzoin, gum benzoin, gum benjamin, asa dulcis
Broadergum resinA mixture of resin and gum
Spanishasa dulcis
Catalanasa dulcis
English > Benjamin: 2 senses > noun 2, person
Meaning(Old Testament) the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and Rachel and one of the twelve forebears of the tribes of Israel.
CategoryOld TestamentThe collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people
Instance ofpatriarchAny of the early biblical characters regarded as fathers of the human race
SpanishBenjamín
CatalanBenjamí, Benjamin

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