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Noun: benedictine
  1. A French liqueur originally made by Benedictine monks
Noun: Benedictine  `beni'diktin
  1. A monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict
Adjective: Benedictine  `beni'diktin
  1. Of or relating to the Benedictines
     
  2. Of or relating to Saint Benedict or his works

Derived forms: benedictines, Benedictines

See also: Benedict

Type of: cordial, liqueur, religious

Part of: Benedictine order, order of Saint Benedict

Encyclopedia: Benedictine