benzoin
演变路径（由近及远）
- 英语
- 源自 ←中古法语 benjoin
- 源自 ←加泰罗尼亚语 benjuí
- 源自 ←阿拉伯语 لُبَان جَاوِيّ “Javanese frankincense”
- 源自 ←sem-wes-pro *laban- “white”
- 源自 ←jv ꦗꦮ
原始词根
阿拉伯语 ل ب ن
词源说明
From Middle French benjoin, from Catalan benjuí, from Arabic لُبَان جَاوِيّ (lubān jāwiyy, “Javanese frankincense”). The first word is from Proto-West Semitic *laban- (“white”), the second from جاوة (jāwa, “Java”) (from Javanese ꦗꦮ (jawa)).
The initial lu was probably lost because it was taken as the definite article in Romance. Compare oliban.
释义（英文）
名词 Noun
- A resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from 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. [from 16th c.]
- (organic chemistry) An aromatic hydroxy ketone, 2-hydroxy-1,2-di(phenyl)ethanone, synthesized from benzaldehyde; any derivative of this compound. [from 19th c.]
- The spicebush, Lindera benzoin. [from 19th c.]
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