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Benedictine

Ben·e·dic·tine [ bènni díktin, bènni dík tn ]


noun  (plural Ben·e·dic·tines)
Definition:
 
monk or nun: a member of a Christian order of monks and nuns founded by St. Benedict of Nursia.



adjective 
Definition:
 
of St. Benedict: relating to or characteristic of St. Benedict, his rule, or the Christian order that he founded.

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