Capuchin
Capuchin · Capuchins
капуцин
Kapuziner
A member of an order of Roman Catholic friarsA member of an order of Roman Catholic friars.
Meaning
1 sensesA member of an order of Roman Catholic friars.
Kapuziner
капуци́нkapucín
More definitions
- monkey of Central America and South America having thick hair on the head that resembles a monk's cowl
- a hooded cloak for women
Translations
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By meaning 1
a member of the Roman Catholic order:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
a member of the Roman Catholic order:
Origin
Borrowed from Middle French capuchin (“Capuchin friar”), from Italian cappuccino (“CapuchiBorrowed from Middle French capuchin (“Capuchin friar”), from Italian cappuccino (“Capuchin friar”), from cappuccio (“hood, cowl”). Doublet of cappuccino.
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Forms
plural: CapuchinsSynonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- monkey of Central America and South America having thick hair on the head that resembles a monk's cowl:ringtailCebus capucinus
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedcappuccino
See also
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