The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
oil of ben — fine lubricant extracted from seeds of Arabian tree called Moringa oleifera … Eponyms, nicknames, and geographical games
Ben — Ben, Ben nut Ben nut . [Ar. b[=a]n, name of the tree.] (Bot.) The seed of one or more species of moringa; as, oil of ben. See {Moringa}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Ben nut — Ben Ben, Ben nut Ben nut . [Ar. b[=a]n, name of the tree.] (Bot.) The seed of one or more species of moringa; as, oil of ben. See {Moringa}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Ben & Jerry's — B J redirects here. For the beverage company see Bartles and Jaymes. Ben Jerry’s Homemade Holdings, Inc. Type Subsidiary Industry Retail Founded … Wikipedia
ben oil — noun also behen oil Etymology: ben (VII), behen : a fatty oil or semisolid fat that is obtained from ben and used especially in cosmetics and in cooking … Useful english dictionary
ben — Moringa Mo*rin ga, prop. n. [Malayam murunggi.] (Bot.) A genus of trees of Southern India and Northern Africa. One species ({Moringa pterygosperma}) is the horse radish tree, and its seeds, as well as those of {Moringa aptera}, are known in… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ben nuts — Moringa Mo*rin ga, prop. n. [Malayam murunggi.] (Bot.) A genus of trees of Southern India and Northern Africa. One species ({Moringa pterygosperma}) is the horse radish tree, and its seeds, as well as those of {Moringa aptera}, are known in… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ben — I. /bɛn/ (say ben) noun 1. a tree, Moringa oleifera, of Arabia, India, and elsewhere, bearing a winged seed which yields an oil (oil of ben), used in extracting flower perfumes, lubricating delicate machinery, etc. 2. the seed of such a tree.… …
ben — 1. noun /ben/ a) A tree, Moringa oleifera or horseradish tree of Arabia and India, which produces oil of ben. b) The winged seed of the ben tree. 2. adjective /ben/ Inner, interior … Wiktionary
Ben oil — is pressed from the seeds of the Moringa oleifera , known variously as the horseradish tree, ben oil tree, or drumstick tree. The oil is characterized by an unusually long shelf life and a mild, but pleasant taste. The name of the oil is derived… … Wikipedia
