benzoin

benzoin is a 7-letter English word with 5 senses as noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: 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. Face value is 18 in Scrabble and 21 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

7 letters · Scrabble 18 · Words With Friends 21 · 5 senses

Definitions

1. noun. 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. noun. A white crystalline substance, C14H12O2, obtained from benzoic aldehyde and some other sources.
3. noun. The spicebush (Lindera benzoin).
4. noun. used in some classifications for the American spicebush and certain other plants often included in the genus Lindera
5. noun. gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation

   Synonyms: benjamin

Synonyms

benjamin

Common word forms

benzoins

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