Benedictine
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See also: bénédictine
English
Etymology
From French bénédictin, from Latin benedictus, named after Italian 6th century Saint Benedict of Nursia (Latin: Benedictus Nursiae). Recorded in English from the 17th century.
Noun
Benedictine (plural Benedictines)
- A monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict of Nursia.
- A type of liqueur originating from the Benedictine cloister of Fécamp in France, made from cognac together with herb and spice extracts.
Translations
monk or nun
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liqueur
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See also
Adjective
Benedictine (not comparable)
- Of or pertaining to St. Benedict of Nursia.
- Of or pertaining to the Benedictine Order.
Translations
of or pertaining to St. Benedict of Nursia
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of or pertaining to the Benedictine Order
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References
- Oxford English Dictionary, 1884–1928, and First Supplement, 1933.
- Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “Benedictine”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.