Benedictine

== 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. By surface analysis, Benedict +‎ -ine. === 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 ==== ==== See also ==== Black Monk === Adjective === Benedictine (not comparable) Of or pertaining to St. Benedict of Nursia. Of or pertaining to the Benedictine Order. ==== Translations ==== === References === James A. H. Murray et al., editors (1884–1928), “Benedictine”, in A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles (Oxford English Dictionary), London: Clarendon Press, →OCLC. Douglas Harper (2001–2026), “Benedictine”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.