Dictionary Home »
Dictionary Definitions » Benedictine
Benedictine
(ben′ə dik′tin; also, and for n.2 usually, -tēn)
adjective
- of Saint Benedict
- designating or of the monastic order based on his teachings, founded c. 529
noun
- a Benedictine monk or nun
- a liqueur, containing aromatic herbs and spices, orig. made by Benedictine monks in France
See Benedictine in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
Roman Catholic Church
A monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict of Nursia.
Related Forms:
- Benˌe·dicˈtine adjective
Learn more about Benedictine
