benin | ||
1. | [ adjective ] of or relating to or characteristic of Benin or its people | |
Synonyms: | Beninese | |
Examples: | "Benin bronzes" |
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2. | [ noun ] (government,geography) a country on western coast of Africa; formerly part of French West Africa | |
Synonyms: | republic_of_benin Dahomey | |
Related terms: | African_country Beninese ewe Africa cotonou Niger Porto_Novo | |
Similar spelling: |
Beynon Bennion Beman Benham bemoan Behmen Beeman Beamon Beaman |