Meaning of Benedictine in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌbɛnəˈdɪktin/

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1. Noun

   Benedictine

   Etymology

   from French bénédictine or modern Latin benedictinus, from the name Benedictus (see Benedict, St)

   Definitions

   1. a monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict
2. 2. a French liqueur originally made by Benedictine monks

3. Qualitative Adjective

   Benedictine

   Definitions

   1. of or relating to Saint Benedict or his works
4. 2. of or relating to the Benedictines