n. [ L. styrax, storax, Gr. &unr_;. 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 Styrax Benzoin yields benzoin. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Same as Storax. [ 1913 Webster ]