English noun: benjamin | |||
1. | benjamin (substance) gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation | ||
Synonyms | asa dulcis, benzoin, gum benjamin, gum benzoin | ||
Broader (hypernym) | gum resin | ||
2. | Benjamin (person) (Old Testament) the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and Rachel and one of the twelve forebears of the tribes of Israel | ||
Instance hypernym | patriarch | ||
Domain category | Old Testament | ||