First Known Use: 1589
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capuchin
noun ca·pu·chin \ˈka-pyə-shən, -pə-, especially for 3 also kə-ˈpyü-, -ˈpü-\
Definition of CAPUCHIN
1
capitalized : a member of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin forming since 1529 an austere branch of the first order of St. Francis of Assisi engaged in missionary work and preaching
2
: a hooded cloak for women
3
: any of a genus (Cebus) of South and Central American monkeys; especially : one (C. capucinus) with the hair on its crown resembling a monk's cowl
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Origin of CAPUCHIN
Middle French, from Old Italian cappuccino, from cappuccio; from his cowl
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