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3 definitions found 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n 1: a monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict of Nursia [syn: {Benedictine}] 2: a French liqueur originally made by Benedictine monks
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