n. 1 a fragrant gum resin obtained from various E. Asian trees of the genus Styrax, and used in the manufacture of perfumes and incense. 2 the white crystalline constituent of this. Also called gum benjamin. [earlier benjoin ult. f. Arab. luban jawi incense of Java]
BENZOIN
Meaning of BENZOIN in English
English main colloquial, spoken dictionary. Английский основной разговорный словарь. 2012