Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

capuchin

/ˈkæp.ə.t͡ʃɪn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.37 in modern English

Syllables: ca-puchin
IPA: /ˈkæp.ə.t͡ʃɪn/

17

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A monk in the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin; (generally) a Franciscan.

noun

A garment consisting of a cloak and hood, made in imitation of the dress of Capuchin monks.

noun

A capuchin monkey.

noun

A hooded pigeon.

noun

A member of an order of Roman Catholic friars.

Example Sentences

"“That is something,” said the capuchin, “but not the most essential. Are you certain that he is a Christian?”"
"Of Ermine is his doublet — / His Capuchin gay —"

Etymology

First use appears c. 1589, from French capuchin, from earlier capucin, from Italian cappuccino, ultimately from Late Latin cappa (“cape, hood”).

Origin

Source language: French

Word Breakdown

Root: capuchin, cappuccino, cappa

Inflected Forms

capuchins (plural)

Derived Forms

capuchinbird Capuchiness

Phrases

Panamanian white-faced capuchin tufted capuchin white-faced capuchin monkey

Frequently Paired Words

cappuccino capuchin

Synonyms

ringtail cebus capucinus

Questions

How do you pronounce capuchin?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkæp.ə.t͡ʃɪn/.
What does capuchin mean?: A monk in the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin; (generally) a Franciscan.
Where does capuchin come from?: It is traced to French.

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