Definitions for: Benedictine

[n] a French liqueur originally made by Benedictine monks
[n] a monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict
[adj] of or relating to the Benedictines
[adj] of or relating to Saint Benedict or his works

Webster (1913) Definition: Ben`e*dic"tine, a.
Pertaining to the monks of St. Benedict, or St. Benet.

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.

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.

See Also: cordial, liqueur, religious

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