HyperDic: benedictine

English > 4 senses of the word Benedictine / benedictine:
ADJECTIVEpertBenedictineof or relating to Saint Benedict or his works
pertBenedictineof or relating to the Benedictines
NOUNperson Benedictinea monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict
foodbenedictinea French liqueur originally / originally made by Benedictine monks
Benedictine / benedictine > pronunciation
Soundsbeh.nahdih'ktiyn
RhymesAberdeen ... wolverine / Wolverine: 192 rhymes with iyn...
English > Benedictine: 4 senses > adjective 1, pert
MeaningOf or relating to Saint Benedict or his works.
Spanishbenedictino
NounsBenedictItalian monk who founded the Benedictine order about 540 (480-547)
English > Benedictine: 4 senses > adjective 2, pert
MeaningOf or relating to the Benedictines.
Spanishbenedictino
Catalanbenedictí
NounsBenedictinea monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict
English > Benedictine: 4 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict.
Member ofBenedictine order, order of Saint BenedictA Roman Catholic monastic order founded in the 6th century
BroaderreligiousA member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience
Spanishbenedictino
Catalanbenedictí, benet
AdjectivesBenedictineof or relating to the Benedictines
English > benedictine: 4 senses > noun 2, food
MeaningA French liqueur originally / originally made by Benedictine monks.
Broaderliqueur, cordialStrong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal / meal
Spanishbenedictino, licor benedictino
Catalanbenedictí

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