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Wordnet 3.0

NOUN (2)

1. a monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict;

2. a French liqueur originally made by Benedictine monks;


ADJECTIVE (2)

1. of or relating to Saint Benedict or his works;

2. of or relating to the Benedictines;


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Benedictine \Ben`e*dic"tine\, a. Pertaining to the monks of St. Benedict, or St. Benet. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

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. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

Benedictine adj 1: of or relating to Saint Benedict or his works 2: of or relating to the Benedictines n 1: a monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict 2: a French liqueur originally made by Benedictine monks
Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0:

38 Moby Thesaurus words for "Benedictine": Augustinian, Augustinian Hermit, Austin Friar, Bernardine, Black Friar, Black Monk, Bonhomme, Brigittine, Capuchin, Carmelite, Carthusian, Cistercian, Cluniac, Conventual, Crossed Friar, Crutched Friar, Dominican, Franciscan, Friar Minor, Gilbertine, Gray Friar, Hospitaler, Jesuit, Loyolite, Marist, Maryknoll, Minorite, Observant, Oratorian, Premonstratensian, Recollect, Recollet, Redemptorist, Templar, Trappist, White Friar, begging hermit, preaching friar