Ben·e·dic·tine (b n  -dk tn, -t n)n. Roman Catholic Church A monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict of Nursia. Ben e·dictine adj. |
Benedictine
Noun
1. a monk or nun of the Christian order of Saint Benedict
2. a liqueur first made by Benedictine monks
Adjective
of Saint Benedict or his order
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  Benedictine - a monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint BenedictBenedictine order, order of Saint Benedict - a Roman Catholic monastic order founded in the 6th century; noted for liturgical worship and for scholarly activities religious - a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience |
| 2. | benedictine - a French liqueur originally made by Benedictine monks | |
| Adj. | 1. | Benedictine - of or relating to Saint Benedict or his works |
| 2. | Benedictine - of or relating to the Benedictines |
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