Benedictine \Ben`e*dic"tine\, a.
   Pertaining to the monks of St. Benedict, or St. Benet.
   [1913 Webster]

	

	Benedictine \Ben`e*dic"tine\, n. (Eccl. Hist.)
   One of a famous order of monks, established by St. Benedict
   of Nursia in the sixth century. This order was introduced
   into the United States in 1846.
   [1913 Webster]

   Note: The Benedictines wear black clothing, and are sometimes
         called Black Monks. The name Black Fr????rs which
         belongs to the Dominicans, is also sometimes applied to
         the Benedictines.
         [1913 Webster]

	

	Benedictine
    adj 1: of or relating to Saint Benedict or his works
    2: of or relating to the Benedictines
    n 1: a monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint
         Benedict
    2: a French liqueur originally made by Benedictine monks

	

	38 Moby Thesaurus words for "Benedictine":
   Augustinian, Augustinian Hermit, Austin Friar, Bernardine,
   Black Friar, Black Monk, Bonhomme, Brigittine, Capuchin, Carmelite,
   Carthusian, Cistercian, Cluniac, Conventual, Crossed Friar,
   Crutched Friar, Dominican, Franciscan, Friar Minor, Gilbertine,
   Gray Friar, Hospitaler, Jesuit, Loyolite, Marist, Maryknoll,
   Minorite, Observant, Oratorian, Premonstratensian, Recollect,
   Recollet, Redemptorist, Templar, Trappist, White Friar,
   begging hermit, preaching friar