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1. (n.) Benjamin
the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, and the brother of Joseph. Gen. 35:18.
2. Benjamin
one of the 12 tribes of Israel, traditionally descended from him.
3. Benjamin
Judah Philip, 1811–84, Confederate statesman.
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) benzoin, gum benzoin, benjamin, gum benjamin, asa dulcis
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
2. (noun) Benjamin
(Old Testament) the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and Rachel and one of the twelve forebears of the tribes of Israel
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Benjamin
see Benzoin
2. (noun) Benjamin
a kind of upper coat for men
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. Benjamin
Jacob's youngest son, by Rachel, the head of one of the twelve tribes, who were settled in a small fertile territory between Ephraim and Judah; the tribe to which St. Paul belonged.
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