Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
Benedictine \Ben`e*dic"tine\, a.
Pertaining to the monks of St. Benedict, or St. Benet.
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.
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.
Source : WordNet®
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2: a French liqueur originally made by Benedictine monks