Sty·rax n.
 1. Bot. A genus of shrubs and trees, mostly American or Asiatic, abounding in resinous and aromatic substances. Styrax officinalis yields storax, and Styrax Benzoin yields benzoin.
 2. Same as Storax.

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 Ben·zoin n.
 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.

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