Meaning of capuchin in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /kəˈp(j)u(t)ʃən/

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  1. Noun

    capuchin

    Etymology

    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

    Definitions

    1. a hooded cloak for women
  2. 2. monkey of Central America and South America having a cowl of thick hair on the head

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