1. Plural of benedicite; blessings or grace prayers said before meals, especially in religious or formal settings.
Usage: formal; chiefly British; often capitalized when referring to a specific liturgical prayer

Examples

• The monastery observed traditional benedicites before each meal.
• In the boarding school, benedicites were recited in Latin every evening.
• The chaplain led the benedicites with solemn reverence.
• Different religious communities have their own versions of benedicites.
• The children learned the benedicites as part of their religious education.