[{"word":"benzoin","phonetic":"/ˈbɛnzɔɪn/","phonetics":[{"text":"/ˈbɛnzɔɪn/","audio":"https://api.dictionaryapi.dev/media/pronunciations/en/benzoin-uk.mp3","sourceUrl":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89012064","license":{"name":"BY-SA 4.0","url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0"}}],"meanings":[{"partOfSpeech":"noun","definitions":[{"definition":"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.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"An aromatic hydroxy ketone, 2-hydroxy-1,2-di(phenyl)ethanone, synthesized from benzaldehyde; any derivative of this compound.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"The spicebush, Lindera benzoin.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"license":{"name":"CC BY-SA 3.0","url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"},"sourceUrls":["https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/benzoin"]}]