- 1. n. A resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from the Styrax benzoin, a tree of Sumatra, Java, etc., having a fragrant odor, and slightly aromatic taste. It is used in the preparation of benzoic acid, in medicine, and as a perfume. Source: opted
- 2. n. A white crystalline substance, C14H12O2, obtained from benzoic aldehyde and some other sources. Source: opted
- 3. n. The spicebush (Lindera benzoin). Source: opted
- 4. n. gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation Source: wordnet
- 5. 1. A resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from the Styrax benzoin, a tree of Sumatra, Java, etc., having a fragrant odor, and slightly aromatic taste. It is used in the preparation of benzoic acid, in medicine, and as a perfume. 2. A white crystalline substance, C14H12O2, obtained from benzoic aldehyde and some other sources. 3. (Bot.) The spicebush (Lindera benzoin). Flowers of benzoin, benzoic acid. See under Benzoic. Source: webster
- 6. The spicebush (Lindera benzoin). Flowers of benzoin, benzoicacid. See under Benzoic. Source: adambom
- 7. n. gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation n. used in some classifications for the American spicebush and certain other plants often included in the genus Lindera Source: ecdict
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