benedict

Ben-e-dict · proper_noun

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Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    A male given name of Latin origin meaning "blessed."

  2. 2.

    Saint Benedict of Nursia (c. 480-547), founder of the Benedictine order of monks.

  3. 3.

    (culinary) A dish featuring poached eggs.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    eggs Benedict — Poached eggs on an English muffin with ham and hollandaise sauce.
  • •
    Benedict Arnold — (US) A traitor.

Related words

See also: ben, benjamin

Etymology

From Latin Benedictus, past participle of benedicere ("to bless"), from bene ("well") + dicere ("to speak, say").