Ben·ja·min (b n j -mn) In the Bible, the younger son of Jacob and Rachel and the forebear of one of the tribes of Israel. [Hebrew biny  mîn, son of the south : b n, son; see bn in Semitic roots + ymîn, south; see ymn in Semitic roots.] |
| Benjamin, Asher 1773-1845. American architect particularly noted for his books, such as The American Builder's Companion (1806), which popularized late colonial and Greek Revival designs throughout New England. |
| Benjamin, Judah Philip 1811-1884. British-born American politician who served as Confederate secretary of war (1861-1862) and secretary of state (1862-1865). |
| ben·ja·min (bnj-mn) n. See benzoin. [Alteration (influenced by the name Benjamin) of benjoin, benzoin; see benzoin.] |
benjamin [ˈbɛndʒəmɪn]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) another name for benzoin [1]
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants)
benjamin bush another name for spicebush
[variant of benzoin; influenced in form by the name Benjamin]
Benjamin [ˈbɛndʒəmɪn]
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1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) Old Testament
a. the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and Rachel (Genesis 35:16-18; 42:4)
b. the tribe descended from this patriarch
c. the territory of this tribe, northwest of the Dead Sea
2. Archaic a youngest and favourite son
Benjamin2
n
1. (Biographies / Benjamin, Arthur (1893-1960) M, Australian, MUSIC: composer) Arthur. 1893-1960, Australian composer. In addition to
2. (Biographies / (German)) Walter (ˈvaltər). 1892-1940, German critic and cultural theorist
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| Noun | 1. | benjamin - gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation gum resin - a mixture of resin and gum |
| 2. | Benjamin - (Old Testament) the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and Rachel and one of the twelve forebears of the tribes of Israel Old Testament - the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people; the first half of the Christian Bible |
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