capuchin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A monk in the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin; (generally) a Franciscan.
A garment consisting of a cloak and hood, made in imitation of the dress of Capuchin monks.
A capuchin monkey.
A hooded pigeon.

noun

/ˈkæp.ə.t͡ʃɪn/ /ˈkæp.jə.t͡ʃɪn/ /-ʃɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-capuchin.wav /kəˈpu.t͡ʃɪn/ /kəˈpju.t͡ʃɪn/

capuchin capuchins

Late 16th c., from French capuchin, from earlier capucin, from Italian cappuccino, ultimately from Late Latin cappa (“cape, hood”).

cappuccino capuchin

capuchinbird Panamanian white-faced capuchin tufted capuchin white-faced capuchin monkey

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