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Word: Capuchin
Speech Type: Noun
late 16th century: from obsolete French, earlier form of capucin, from Italian cappuccino, from cappuccio ‘hood, cowl’, from cappa (see cape), the friars being so named because of their sharp-pointed hoods
ˈkapʊtʃɪn
a friar belonging to a branch of the Franciscan order that observes a strict rule drawn up in 1529.
Short Definition:friar belonging to branch of Franciscan order that observes strict rule drawn up in 1529
a cloak and hood formerly worn by women.
Short Definition:cloak and hood formerly worn by women
a South American monkey with a cap of hair on the head which has the appearance of a cowl.
Short Definition:South American monkey with cap of hair on head
a pigeon of a breed with head and neck feathers resembling a cowl.
Short Definition:pigeon of breed with head and neck feathers resembling cowl
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