English · Word Candidate

benedict

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: benedicts · benedicting · benedicted

Meaning · English

To poach and serve on an English muffin with ham or bacon and hollandaise sauce.

Verb

Examples

His pancakes were never just ordinary pancakes: they were airy creations mushroomed in sauce, or they were crepes suzette. Eggs were shirred, mornayed or benedicted.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “benedict” mean?

To poach and serve on an English muffin with ham or bacon and hollandaise sauce.

Is “benedict” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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