transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈben-zə-wən, -zō-, -ˌwēn; -ˌzȯin ]
noun
Etymology: modification of Middle French benjoin, from Catalan benjuí, from Arabic lubān jāwi, literally, frankincense of Java
Date: 1562
1. : a hard fragrant yellowish balsamic resin from trees (genus Styrax ) of southeastern Asia used especially as a fixative in perfumes, as incense, and in medicine as an expectorant and skin protectant
2. : a white crystalline hydroxy ketone C 14 H 12 O 2 made from benzaldehyde