capuchin

1. A monk in the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin; (generally) a Franciscan.
2. A garment consisting of a cloak and hood, made in imitation of the dress of Capuchin monks.
3. A capuchin monkey.
4. A hooded pigeon.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkæp.ə.t͡ʃɪn/

Etymology

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

Synonyms

ringtail

Cebus capucinus

capuchin monkey

Translations

Kapuziner

cappuccino

capucin

kapucyn

capuchino

καπουκίνος

καπουτσίνος

cape

cebus capucinus

sajou capucin

العباءة مغطّاة الرأس للنساء، القرد

kappa

Cebus capucinus

kapucijner

kapucynka właściwa