capuchin

/ˈkæp.ə.t͡ʃɪn/

//ˈkæp.ə.t͡ʃɪn// noun

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"capuchin" is a 8-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“capuchin” is uncommon English (frequency #61,345 among 5,599 “C” headwords), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#61,345
frequency rank, English
5,599
“C” headwords

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - A monk in the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin; (generally) a Franciscan.

Corpus desk

Index EN-capuchin · capuchin · English

capuchin · rank #61,345 · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-RARE #61,345
  • LEN-LONG 8 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-DENSE 5,599
  • PHOTO-FINISH Candi

Nearest frequency peer: Candi (-1 rank slots)

Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Long-tail ranks near “capuchin”

Sparse band: bars invert rank so rarer forms read shorter

corpus weight

What this shows Long-tail view: where “capuchin” sits against similarly uncommon English ranks.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026
Key facts for capuchin
PropertyValue
Headwordcapuchin
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈkæp.ə.t͡ʃɪn/
Letters8
Frequency rank#61,345
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Long-tail rank of “capuchin” in English

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right).capuchinfalls in this rarity band:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
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Ticks step logarithmically, so each one marks a roughly tenfold drop in how often the word turns up. Rare peers in the same band: “Candi” (#61,344), “cartographer” (#61,347), “Caliban” (#61,342). Among 5,599 “C” headwords, “capuchin” is #61,345. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

capuchin is uncommon English at frequency #61,345 among 5,599 “C” headwords, classed as anoun, transcribed /ˈkæp.ə.t͡ʃɪn/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 4 senses are on record.

Zero misspellings are on record for capuchin in our index, suggesting the orthography follows predictable English patterns. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

Etymologically, the entry records: Late 16th c., from French capuchin, from earlier capucin, from Italian cappuccino, ultimately from Late Latin cappa (“cape, hood”). The correct English form is capuchin, spelled C-A-P-U-C-H-I-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    A monk in the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin; (generally) a Franciscan.
  2. 2
    A garment consisting of a cloak and hood, made in imitation of the dress of Capuchin monks.
  3. 3
    A capuchin monkey.
  4. 4
    A hooded pigeon.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how capuchin appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

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

Etymology

Late 16th c., from French capuchin, from earlier capucin, from Italian cappuccino, ultimately from Late Latin cappa (“cape, hood”).

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "capuchin"?
"capuchin" is spelled C-A-P-U-C-H-I-N. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈkæp.ə.t͡ʃɪn/.
What does "capuchin" mean?
As a noun, "capuchin" means: A monk in the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin; (generally) a Franciscan.
How do you pronounce "capuchin"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "capuchin" is /ˈkæp.ə.t͡ʃɪn/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "capuchin"?
Late 16th c., from French capuchin, from earlier capucin, from Italian cappuccino, ultimately from Late Latin cappa (“cape, hood”). See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Similar English words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "capuchin", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 8 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

butthead#61,339clanging#61,372classier#61,374binaural#61,313

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list