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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Benedictine \Ben`e*dic"tine\, a.
Pertaining to the monks of St Benedict, or St Benet.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
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.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
Benedictine
adj 1: of or relating to Saint Benedict or his works [syn: {Benedictine}]
2: of or relating to the Benedictines [syn: {Benedictine}]
n 1: a monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint
Benedict of Nursia [syn: {Benedictine}]
2: a French liqueur originally made by Benedictine monks
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