Hypertext Webster Gateway: "Benedictine"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Benedictine \Ben`e*dic"tine\, a.
Pertaining to the monks of St. Benedict, or St. Benet.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Benedictine \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.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
Benedictine
adj 1: of or relating to Saint Benedict or his works [syn: {Benedictine}]
2: of or relating to the Benedictines [syn: {Benedictine}]
n 1: a monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint
Benedict [syn: {Benedictine}]
2: a French liqueur originally made by Benedictine monks
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