capuchin

[ kap-yoo-chin, -shin ]

/ ˈkæp yʊ tʃɪn, -ʃɪn /

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noun

a Central and South American monkey, Cebus capucinus, having a prehensile tail and hair on the head resembling a cowl.

any monkey of the genus Cebus.

a hooded cloak for women.

(initial capital letter)Also called Friar Minor Capuchin. Roman Catholic Church. a friar belonging to the branch of the Franciscan order that observes vows of poverty and austerity.Compare Friar Minor, Friar Minor Conventual.

Also called ringtail monkey (for defs. 1, 2).

Origin of capuchin

1590–1600; <Middle French <Italian cappuccino, equivalent to cappucc(io) capuche + -ino-ine¹

Words nearby capuchin

capture beat, captured rotation, Capua, Capuana, capuche, capuchin, Capulet, caput, caput medusae, caput succedaneum, capybara

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Example sentences from the Web for capuchin

For centuries, Capuchin monks followed simple embalming practices.
Palermo Has an Underground City Filled With Its Mummified Dead|Nina Strochlic|May 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Italians also have a soft spot for Capuchin Franciscans, who have long been known for their work with the poor.
The Case for Cardinal Sean O’Malley|Christopher Dickey|March 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But that kid from Podunk, now unloading freight at the big-box store, is a universe away from Oxford and a Capuchin friar buddy.
Anthony Swofford on America’s Best War Writer, Karl Marlantes|Anthony Swofford|November 12, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Much later a friend who was a Capuchin friar held for Marlantes an effective healing Mass for the Dead at Old Mission Santa Inez.
Anthony Swofford on America’s Best War Writer, Karl Marlantes|Anthony Swofford|November 12, 2011|DAILY BEAST

While Murillo was painting a series of pictures for a Capuchin convent of Seville, the cook became very much attached to him.
Great Artists, Vol 1.|Jennie Ellis Keysor
At the Capuchin Church we went down into the vault of the imperial family, under the guidance of a sandalled friar, torch in hand.
Over the Ocean|Curtis Guild
Legal force could have no power over the capuchin; the clergy were entirely exempt from secular jurisdiction.
The Betrothed|Alessandro Manzoni
Mickie is a well-built, robust, good-natured monkey of the Capuchin variety.
The Speech of Monkeys|R. L. Garner
The seventeen pictures, painted for the Capuchin Convent, are the most important.
The Story of Seville|Walter M. Gallichan

British Dictionary definitions for capuchin (1 of 2)

capuchin

/ (ˈkæpjʊtʃɪn, -ʃɪn) /

noun

any agile intelligent New World monkey of the genus Cebus, inhabiting forests in South America, typically having a cowl of thick hair on the top of the head

a woman's hooded cloak

(sometimes capital) a rare variety of domestic fancy pigeon

Word Origin for capuchin

C16: from French, from Italian cappuccino, from cappuccio hood; see capuche

British Dictionary definitions for capuchin (2 of 2)

Capuchin

/ (ˈkæpjʊtʃɪn, ˈkæpjʊʃɪn) /

noun

a friar belonging to a strict and autonomous branch of the Franciscan order founded in 1525
(as modifier)a Capuchin friar

Word Origin for Capuchin

C16: from French; see capuche

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	capuchin
释义	capuchin [ kap-yoo-chin, -shin ] / ˈkæp yʊ tʃɪn, -ʃɪn / SEE SYNONYMS FOR capuchin ON THESAURUS.COM noun a Central and South American monkey, Cebus capucinus, having a prehensile tail and hair on the head resembling a cowl. any monkey of the genus Cebus. a hooded cloak for women. (initial capital letter)Also called Friar Minor Capuchin. Roman Catholic Church. a friar belonging to the branch of the Franciscan order that observes vows of poverty and austerity.Compare Friar Minor, Friar Minor Conventual. Also called ringtail monkey (for defs. 1, 2). Origin of capuchin 1590–1600; <Middle French <Italian cappuccino, equivalent to cappucc(io) capuche + -ino-ine¹ Words nearby capuchin capture beat, captured rotation, Capua, Capuana, capuche, capuchin, Capulet, caput, caput medusae, caput succedaneum, capybara Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for capuchin For centuries, Capuchin monks followed simple embalming practices. Palermo Has an Underground City Filled With Its Mummified Dead\|Nina Strochlic\|May 1, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The Italians also have a soft spot for Capuchin Franciscans, who have long been known for their work with the poor. The Case for Cardinal Sean O’Malley\|Christopher Dickey\|March 12, 2013\|DAILY BEAST But that kid from Podunk, now unloading freight at the big-box store, is a universe away from Oxford and a Capuchin friar buddy. Anthony Swofford on America’s Best War Writer, Karl Marlantes\|Anthony Swofford\|November 12, 2011\|DAILY BEAST Much later a friend who was a Capuchin friar held for Marlantes an effective healing Mass for the Dead at Old Mission Santa Inez. Anthony Swofford on America’s Best War Writer, Karl Marlantes\|Anthony Swofford\|November 12, 2011\|DAILY BEAST While Murillo was painting a series of pictures for a Capuchin convent of Seville, the cook became very much attached to him. Great Artists, Vol 1.\|Jennie Ellis Keysor At the Capuchin Church we went down into the vault of the imperial family, under the guidance of a sandalled friar, torch in hand. Over the Ocean\|Curtis Guild Legal force could have no power over the capuchin; the clergy were entirely exempt from secular jurisdiction. The Betrothed\|Alessandro Manzoni Mickie is a well-built, robust, good-natured monkey of the Capuchin variety. The Speech of Monkeys\|R. L. Garner The seventeen pictures, painted for the Capuchin Convent, are the most important. The Story of Seville\|Walter M. Gallichan British Dictionary definitions for capuchin (1 of 2) capuchin / (ˈkæpjʊtʃɪn, -ʃɪn) / noun any agile intelligent New World monkey of the genus Cebus, inhabiting forests in South America, typically having a cowl of thick hair on the top of the head a woman's hooded cloak (sometimes capital) a rare variety of domestic fancy pigeon Word Origin for capuchin C16: from French, from Italian cappuccino, from cappuccio hood; see capuche British Dictionary definitions for capuchin (2 of 2) Capuchin / (ˈkæpjʊtʃɪn, ˈkæpjʊʃɪn) / noun a friar belonging to a strict and autonomous branch of the Franciscan order founded in 1525 (as modifier)a Capuchin friar Word Origin for Capuchin C16: from French; see capuche Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to capuchin kerchief, mantle, veil, shawl, bonnet, protector, hat, wimple, purdah, cowl, yashmak, babushka, mantilla, coif, capuche
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