benjamin

See also Benjamin

English

Etymology 1

From benzoin.

Noun

benjamin (plural benjamins)

1. A balsamic resin from the bark of Styrax trees used in perfumes, incense, and medicine; benzoin resin.
2. A type of tree which produces benzoin or has similar properties; specifically, Styrax benzoin, Lindera benzoin, or Ficus benjamina; a benjamin tree.
3. (UK, informal, dated) A kind of upper coat for men.
   • 1826, The Atheneum: Volume 18 (page 236)

     something which is not long enough to constitute a benjamin, and too long for a dress coat or spencer

See also

• Benjamin tree on Wikipedia.Wikipedia:Benjamin tree

Etymology 2

From the image of Benjamin Franklin on the US $100 bill.

Noun

benjamin (plural benjamins)

1. (US, slang) Alternative form of Benjamin: a US $100 bill.

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French

Pronunciation

• IPA: /bɛ̃.ʒa.mɛ̃/, X-SAMPA: /bE~.Za.mE~/

Etymology 1

From the biblical character Benjamin.

Noun

benjamin m (plural benjamins; feminine benjamine, plural benjamines)

1. Youngest or most recent amongst people or things, especially siblings; junior.
2. (sports) One of the age classes for children; varies by sport.

Etymology 2

After French Scrabble player Benjamin Hannuna.

Noun

benjamin m (plural benjamins)

1. (Scrabble) A three-letter addition to the beginning of a word that creates another valid word, especially one that reaches a "triple word score" square.