# capuchin

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈkæp.ə.t͡ʃɪn/ · frequency rank #61,345

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

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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