benedictine

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Synonyms: benedictive, benediction, benedictines, benedicite, benedictions

Antonyms: benedictive, benediction, benedictines, benedicite, benedictions

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Noun

1. A [[monk]] or [[nun]] belonging to the [[order]] founded by Saint {{w|Benedict of Nursia}}.
2. A type of [[liqueur]] originating from the Benedictine [[cloister]] of [[w:Fécamp|Fécamp]] in France, made from [[cognac]] together with [[herb]] and [[spice]] [[extract]]s.

Adjective

1. Of or pertaining to St. {{w|Benedict of Nursia}}.
2. Of or pertaining to the {{w|Benedictine Order}}.

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