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Webster 1913 Edition
Benedictine
Benˊe-dic′tine
,Adj.
Pertaining to the monks of St. Benedict, or St. Benet.
Benˊe-dic′tine
,Noun.
(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.
☞ The Benedictines wear black clothing, and are sometimes called Black Monks. The name Black Fr[GREEK][GREEK][GREEK][GREEK]rs which belongs to the Dominicans, is also sometimes applied to the Benedictines.
Webster 1828 Edition
Benedictine
BENEDIC'TINE
,Adj.
Definition 2024
Benedictine
Benedictine
See also: bénédictine
English
Noun
Benedictine (plural Benedictines)
- A monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict of Nursia.
- A type of liqueur originating from the Benedictine cloister of Fécamp in France, made from cognac together with herb and spice extracts.
See also
- black monk
Translations
monk or nun
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liqueur
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Adjective
Benedictine (not comparable)
- Of or pertaining to St. Benedict of Nursia.
- Of or pertaining to the Benedictine Order.
Translations
of or pertaining to St. Benedict of Nursia
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of or pertaining to the Benedictine Order
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References
- “Benedictine” in Douglas Harper, Online Etymology Dictionary (2001).