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Capuchin

//ˈkæp.ə.t͡ʃɪn// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A monk in the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin; (generally) a Franciscan.

    "“That is something,” said the capuchin, “but not the most essential. Are you certain that he is a Christian?”"

  2. 2
    A member of an order of Roman Catholic friars.
  3. 3
    monkey of Central America and South America having thick hair on the head that resembles a monk's cowl wordnet
  4. 4
    A garment consisting of a cloak and hood, made in imitation of the dress of Capuchin monks.

    "Of Ermine is his doublet — / His Capuchin gay —"

  5. 5
    a hooded cloak for women wordnet
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  1. 6
    A capuchin monkey.
  2. 7
    A hooded pigeon.

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Middle French capuchin (“Capuchin friar”), from Italian cappuccino (“Capuchin friar”), from cappuccio (“hood, cowl”). Doublet of cappuccino.

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