Definition of CAPUCHIN

capuchin

Meanings

Plural: capuchins

Noun

  • a hooded cloak for women
  • monkey of Central America and South America having thick hair on the head that resembles a monk's cowl
  • A monk in the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin; (generally) a Franciscan.
  • A garment consisting of a cloak and hood, made in imitation of the dress of Capuchin monks.
  • A capuchin monkey.
  • A hooded pigeon.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

Cebus capucinus, ringtail

Scrabble Score: 17

capuchin is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
capuchin is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
capuchin is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

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