benedictine

noun

a French liqueur originally made by Benedictine monks

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

adjective

of or relating to the Benedictines

of or relating to Saint Benedict or his works

Roots

benebene- · Latin · well diceredict- · Latin · to say, speak inus-ine · Latin · pertaining to, follower of

Synonyms for benedictine

conventualadj minorite jesuitn premonstratensian

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