capuchin
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Definition of capuchin
5 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included
noun
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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
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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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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 —”
- A capuchin monkey.
- A hooded pigeon.
- A member of an order of Roman Catholic friars.
Definitions from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.
Etymology
Late 16th c., from French capuchin, from earlier capucin, from Italian cappuccino, ultimately from Late Latin cappa (“cape, hood”).
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