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Benjamin vs Benjie - What's the difference?

benjamin | benjie |

As proper nouns the difference between benjamin and benjie

is that benjamin is the youngest of the sons of Jacob and Rachel in the Bible while Benjie is a diminutive of the male given name Benjamin.

As a noun benjamin

is a balsamic resin from the bark of Styrax trees used in perfumes, incense, and medicine; benzoin resin.

benjamin

English

Etymology 1

From benzoin.

Noun

(en noun)
  • A balsamic resin from the bark of Styrax trees used in perfumes, incense, and medicine; benzoin resin.
  • A type of tree which produces benzoin or has similar properties; specifically, .
  • (UK, informal, dated) A kind of upper coat for men.
  • * 1826 , The Atheneum: Volume 18 (page 236)
    • something which is not long enough to constitute a benjamin , and too long for a dress coat or spencer

    See also

    * (Benjamin tree)

    Etymology 2

    From the image of on the US $100 bill.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (US, slang) : a .
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    benjie

    English

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • A diminutive of the male given name Benjamin.
    • English diminutives of male given names