Benjamin

From benzoin.

Full definition of benjamin

Noun

1. A balsamic resin from the bark of Styrax trees used in perfumes, incense, and medicine; benzoin resin.
2. A type of tree which produces benzoin or has similar properties; specifically, , Lindera benzoin, or ; a benjamin tree.
3. (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

From the image of Benjamin Franklin on the US $100 bill.

Noun

1. (US, slang) Alternative form of Benjamin: a United States one hundred-dollar bill.----