0 a type of alcoholic drink --
1 a monk or a nun who is a member of a Christian group that follows the rules of St Benedict --
Benedictines were barred from the island.
Many of the present grand cathedrals were originally benedictine monasteries or abbeys.
It was probably during her catering period when she invented and originally served benedictine.
Benedictines cheerleading and spirit squads have been recognized nationally.