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S Benzoin

Styrax \Sty"rax\, n. [L. styrax, storax, Gr. ?. See Storax.]

  1. (Bot.) A genus of shrubs and trees, mostly American or Asiatic, abounding in resinous and aromatic substances. Styrax officinalis yields storax, and S. Benzoin yields benzoin.

  2. Same as Storax.