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Pronunciation : Ben`e*dic"tine
Part of Speech : a.
Definition : Defn: Pertaining to the monks of St. Benedict, or St. Benet.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Ben`e*dic"tine
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: 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.

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

(Eccl. Hist.)
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913