Bĕn'ja-mĭn, n.

noun

n. [Corrupted from benzoin, q. v.]

Sense 1. (Bot.) A tree or shrub (Styrax benzoin) of North America, the bark of which is aromatic, stimulant, and tonic. Loudon.

Sense 2. A resinous substance obtained from the tree. See BENZOIN.

Benjamin-tree, the same as Styrax benzoin. See BENZOIN.