'Benedictine' definitions:

Definition of 'Benedictine'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Of or relating to Saint Benedict or his works
adjective
Of or relating to the Benedictines
noun
A monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict
noun
A French liqueur originally made by Benedictine monks

Definition of 'Benedictine'

From: GCIDE
  • Benedictine \Ben`e*dic"tine\, n. (Eccl. Hist.) One of a famous order of monks, established by St. Benedict of Nursia in the sixth century. This order was introduced into the United States in 1846. [1913 Webster]
  • Note: The Benedictines wear black clothing, and are sometimes called Black Monks. The name Black Fr????rs which belongs to the Dominicans, is also sometimes applied to the Benedictines. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Benedictine'

From: GCIDE
  • Benedictine \Ben`e*dic"tine\, a. Pertaining to the monks of St. Benedict, or St. Benet. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'Benedictine'

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