Definitions for Capuchin

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Capuchin cap·u·chin

Spelling: [kap-yoo-chin, -shin]

IPA: /ˈkæp yʊ tʃɪn, -ʃɪn/

Capuchin is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 21 points.

You can make 161 anagrams from letters in Capuchin (acchinpu).

Definitions for Capuchin

noun

1. a Central and South American monkey, Cebus capucinus, having a prehensile tail and hair on the head resembling a cowl.
2. any monkey of the genus Cebus.
3. a hooded cloak for women.
4. (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.

Origin of Capuchin

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

Examples for Capuchin

Once or twice the capuchin said, "And how did you find my young penitent this morning?"

But that kid from Podunk, now unloading freight at the big-box store, is a universe away from Oxford and a capuchin friar buddy.

For centuries, capuchin monks followed simple embalming practices.

The capuchin did not reply, and the two old men walked on in silence.

The Pope's head sank on his breast; the capuchin looked steadfastly at Roma.

When the Pope walked in his garden that afternoon as usual, the old capuchin was with him.

Much later a friend who was a capuchin friar held for Marlantes an effective healing Mass for the Dead at Old Mission Santa Inez.

The capuchin took snuff and answered, "Your Holiness is always so good as to say so."

The capuchin pushed his handkerchief into his sleeve and dropped back into his seat.

The Italians also have a soft spot for capuchin Franciscans, who have long been known for their work with the poor.