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benedict

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As a noun, benedict means a newly married man (especially one who has long been a bachelor). As a verb, it means poach and serve on an English muffin with ham or bacon and hollandaise sauce.

Meanings of benedict

4 meanings

noun

  1. rareA newly married man, especially one who was previously a confirmed bachelor.

adjective

  1. obsoleteHaving mild and salubrious qualities.

verb

  1. of eggsTo poach and serve on an English muffin with ham or bacon and hollandaise sauce.

Older and rare meanings (1)

  1. rareTo bless.

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