n. [ Benzoin + amide. ] (Chem.) A transparent crystalline substance, C6H5.CO.NH2, obtained by the action of ammonia upon chloride of benzoyl, as also by several other reactions with benzoyl compounds. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Corrupted from benzoin. ] See Benzoin. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A kind of upper coat for men. [ Colloq. Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ]