Spicewood \Spice"wood`\, n. (Bot.)
An American shrub (Lindera Benzoin), the bark of which has
a spicy taste and odor; -- called also Benjamin, wild
allspice, and fever bush.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Benzoin \Ben*zoin"\ (b[e^]n*zoin"), n. [Cf. F. benjoin, Sp.
benjui, Pg. beijoin; all fr. Ar. lub[=a]n-j[=a]w[=i] incense
form Sumatra (named Java in Arabic), the first syllable being
lost. Cf. Benjamin.]
Note: [Called also benjamin.]
1. 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. A white crystalline substance, C14H12O2, obtained from
benzoic aldehyde and some other sources.
3. (Bot.) The spicebush (Lindera benzoin).
Flowers of benzoin, benzoic acid. See under Benzoic.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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