1. A French liqueur originally made by Benedictine monks
   "The cocktail recipe called for a dash of benedictine"

1. A monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict

1. Of or relating to Saint Benedict or his works
   "The Benedictine Rule has influenced monastic life for centuries"
    
2. Of or relating to the Benedictines
   "The Benedictine monastery followed strict rules of daily prayer and work"

Derived forms: benedictines, Benedictines

Type of: cordial, liqueur, religious

Part of: Benedictine order, order of Saint Benedict

Encyclopedia: Benedictine