capuchin

== English == === Etymology === Late 16th c., from French capuchin, from earlier capucin, from Italian cappuccino, ultimately from Late Latin cappa (“cape, hood”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈkæp.ə.t͡ʃɪn/, /ˈkæp.jə.t͡ʃɪn/, /-ʃɪn/ IPA(key): /kəˈpu.t͡ʃɪn/, /kəˈpju.t͡ʃɪn/, /-ʃɪn/ === Noun === capuchin (plural capuchins) A monk in the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin; (generally) a Franciscan. A garment consisting of a cloak and hood, made in imitation of the dress of Capuchin monks. A capuchin monkey. A hooded pigeon. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also === cappuccino === References ===