in sense 2) n. & adj.
--n.
1. a monk or nun of an order following the rule of St Benedict established c.540.
2 propr. a liqueur based on brandy, orig. made by Benedictines in France.
--adj. of St Benedict or his order.
Etymology: F b{eacute}n{eacute}dictine or mod.L benedictinus f. Benedictus Benedict