BENJAMIN


Meaning of BENJAMIN in English

I. ˈbenjəmə̇n noun

( -s )

Etymology: by folk etymology from Middle French benjoin — more at benzoin

1. : benzoin 1

2. : any of several plants of the genus Trillium

3. : balsam 4

II. noun

( -s )

Etymology: probably from the name Benjamin

slang : a man's close-fitting overcoat

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