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 | ||