capuchin
ˈkæpjuːtʃɪn
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Definition of capuchin - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
animalTECH.type of New World monkeyTECH.
  • The capuchin swung gracefully from tree to tree.
2.
religionTECH.friar belonging to a Catholic order known for simple robes and serviceTECH.
  • The capuchin devoted his life to helping others.
brother friar
3.
clothingDatedUKcloak with a hood for womenDatedUK
  • She wore a stylish capuchin to the event.
cape hooded cloak mantle
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Images of capuchin

  • capuchin: type of New World monkey
    type of New World monkey
  • capuchin: cloak with a hood for women
    cloak with a hood for women

Expressions with capuchin

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capuchin monkeyn.
small, intelligent New World monkey
The capuchin monkey is known for its intelligence and dexterity.

Origin of capuchin

Italian, cappuccio (hood) + -ino (diminutive)

Terms related to capuchin

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Capuchin Fathersn.
religious order
members of the Capuchin Order of friars in the Catholic Church

Examples of capuchin in a sentence

  • Visitors were fascinated by the capuchin at the zoo.
  • The capuchin prayed silently in the chapel.
  • A capuchin led the morning service at the monastery.
  • The boutique displayed a vintage capuchin in the window.
  • Her capuchin fluttered in the breeze as she walked.

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  1. French:capucin, capuchon, ...
  2. German:Kapuziner, Kapuzinermönch, ...
  3. Italian:scimmia cappuccina, frate cappuccino, ...
  4. Spanish:capuchino, fraile capuchino, ...
  5. Portuguese:macaco-prego, frade capuchinho, ...
  6. Chinese:卷尾猴, 加布钦修士, ...
  7. Japanese:カプチン, カプチン会の修道士, ...
  8. Arabic:قِرْد كَبُوشِي, راهب كبوشي, ...
  9. Hebrew:קָפוּצִ'ין, קַפּוּצִ'ין, ...
  10. Russian:капуцин, капюшон, ...
  11. Ukrainian:капуцин, капюшон, ...
  12. Hindi:कैपुचिन बंदर, कैपुचिन भिक्षु, ...
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