ˈbenəsən, -əzən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English beneson, benesoun, from Old French beneïçon, beneïçun, from Late Latin benediction-, benedictio benediction — more at benediction
1. : blessing
with no help except their hands and the benison of God — A.E.Stevenson b.1900
2. : the pronouncing of a blessing : benediction
the prelate's benison