benjoin
Pronunciation: /bɛ̃.ʒwɛ̃/
“benjoin” is a French word. Its meaning in English:
noun
In French
- Sorte de baume, substance aromatique et résineuse qui découle des incisions faites au Styrax benjoin, arbre d’Extrême-Orient.
- Nom français de la plante Imperatoria ostruthium L., de la famille des Apiacées.
Etymology
From Catalan benjuí, from Arabic لُبَان جَاوِيّ (lubān jāwiyy).
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