See Also: Benedictine(1)(dictionary)
Benedictine(2)(dictionary)
Benedictine(encyclopedia)
benedictine(dictionary)
Benedictine Convent of St John at Mustair(tourism)
Millenary Benedictine Abbey of Pannonhalma and its Natural Environment(tourism)

vexillology (iou) and Benedictine(1) (iou)


vexillology (iou)



vexillology noun. M20.
[formed as VEXILLUM + -OLOGY.]
The study of flags.
vexillo'logical adjective M20.
vexillologist noun M20.

Benedictine(1) (iou)



Benedictine noun1 & adjective. E17.
[French benedictin or mod. Latin benedictinus, from Benedictus of Nursia (St Benedict), c 480-c 550, abbot of Monte Cassino: see -INE1.]
A. noun. A member of a community of monks (also known, from their dress, as 'Black Monks'), following the rule established by St Benedict c 529. E17.
b. adjective. Of or belonging to St Benedict or the order following his rule. M17.