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| benedictine | (n) a monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict |
| benedictine | (n) a French liqueur originally made by Benedictine monks |
| benedictine | (adj) of or relating to Saint Benedict or his works |
| benedictine | (adj) of or relating to the Benedictines |
| benedictine order | (n) a Roman Catholic monastic order founded in the 6th century; noted for liturgical worship and for scholarly activities, Syn. order of Saint Benedict |
| Benedictine | a. Pertaining to the monks of St. Benedict, or St. Benet. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Benedictine | 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 ] ☞ The Benedictines wear black clothing, and are sometimes called Black Monks. The name Black Fr&unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_;rs which belongs to the Dominicans, is also sometimes applied to the Benedictines. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Benediktiner { m } | Benediktiner { pl } | benedictine | benedictines [Add to Longdo] |
