capuchin

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
17
Words With Friends
21
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/ˈkæp.ə.t͡ʃɪn/
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/ˈkæp.ə.t͡ʃɪn/ · /ˈkæp.jə.t͡ʃɪn/ · /-ʃɪn/ · /kəˈpu.t͡ʃɪn/ · /kəˈpju.t͡ʃɪn/

Definition of capuchin

5 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  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?””
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noun

  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. 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 —”
  3. A capuchin monkey.
  4. A hooded pigeon.
  5. A member of an order of Roman Catholic friars.

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Etymology

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

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