Benedictine (noun)

1. A member of the Order of Saint Benedict, a Roman Catholic monastic order founded in the 6th century and characterized by stability of life and a balance between prayer and manual labor.
2. A liqueur made from brandy and various botanicals and spices, originally made by Benedictine monks.

Origin:

Mid 16th century: from french bénédictin, from latin benedictinus, from benedictus (see benedict).

Examples:

1. The Benedictine monk spent his days in prayer and manual labor.
2. The local distillery produces a traditional Benedictine liqueur.
3. He is a Benedictine monk, he lives in the abbey of Saint-Maurice.
4. A Benedictine is a member of the Order of Saint Benedict.
5. The Benedictine liqueur is a traditional drink of the region.