Associations to the word «Benedictine»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

BENEDICTINE, noun. A monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict.
BENEDICTINE, noun. A French liqueur originally made by Benedictine monks.
BENEDICTINE, adjective. Of or relating to Saint Benedict or his works.
BENEDICTINE, adjective. Of or relating to the Benedictines.

Wise words

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