Benjamin Definition
bĕnjə-mən
noun
Webster's New World
A masculine name: dim. Ben, Benny.
Webster's New World
Jacob's youngest son, whose mother was Rachel: Gen. 35:18
Webster's New World
The tribe of Israel descended from him: Num. 1:36
Webster's New World
A balsamic resin from the bark of Styrax trees used in perfumes, incense, and medicine; benzoin resin.
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Synonyms:
- asa dulcis
- gum benjamin
- gum benzoin
- benzoin
pronoun
A male given name of biblical origin.
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Other Word Forms of Benjamin
Noun
Singular:
Benjamin
Plural:
benjaminsOrigin of Benjamin
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Hebrew binyāmîn son of the south bēn son bn in Semitic roots yāmîn south ymn in Semitic roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From the Ancient Greek Βενιαμίν (Beniamin), from Old Testament Hebrew בִּנְיָמִין (Binyamín).
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From the image of Benjamin Franklin on the US $100 bill.
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From benzoin.
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