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Added 9 October 2026

benjamin

/ˈbɛnd͡ʒəmɪn/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about benjamin at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation.
(Old Testament) the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and Rachel and one of the twelve forebears of the tribes of Israel.

Origin

From benzoin, modified by folk etymology to match the name Benjamin.

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