Meaning of BENEDICTINE
| Pronunciation: | | `beni'diktin
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- [n] a French liqueur originally made by Benedictine monks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
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| | See Also: | | cordial, liqueur, religious | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\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.
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| | Related Terms: | | Augustinian, Augustinian Hermit, Austin Friar, begging hermit, Bernardine, Black Friar, Black Monk, Bonhomme, Brigittine, Capuchin, Carmelite, Carthusian, Cistercian, Cluniac, Conventual, Crossed Friar, Crutched Friar, Dominican, Franciscan, Friar Minor, Gilbertine, Gray Friar, Hospitaler, Jesuit, Loyolite, Marist, Maryknoll, Minorite, Observant, Oratorian, preaching friar, Premonstratensian, Recollect, Recollet, Redemptorist, Templar, Trappist, White Friar |
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