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Benedictine Definition & Meaning

benedictine
adjective
  1. of or relating to Saint Benedict or his works
  2. of or relating to the Benedictines
noun
  1. a monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict
  2. a French liqueur originally made by Benedictine monks

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Frequently asked questions

What does benedictine mean?
of or relating to Saint Benedict or his works of or relating to the Benedictines a monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict a French liqueur originally made by Benedictine monks
What part of speech is benedictine?
Benedictine is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does benedictine have?
Benedictine has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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