English Explanatory Dictionary

Benedictine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict of Nursia.
  2. A type of liqueur originating from the Benedictine cloister of Fécamp in France, made from cognac together with herb and spice extracts.
adj
  1. Of or pertaining to St. Benedict of Nursia.
  2. Of or pertaining to the Benedictine Order.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

Benedictine Benedictines

Etymology

From French bénédictin, from Latin benedictus, named after Italian 6th century Saint Benedict of Nursia (Latin: Benedictus Nursiae). Recorded in English from the 17th century. By surface analysis, Benedict + -ine.

Related words

Black Monk
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