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Capuchin Definition

Capu·chin (kap′yo̵̅o̅ s̸hin′, -c̸hin′; -kə pyo̵̅o̅′-)

noun

  1. a member of a branch (Friars Minor Capuchin) of the Franciscan order that adheres strictly to the original rule
  2. a woman's cloak with a hood
  3. any of a genus (Cebus) of New World monkeys with a nearly bare face and a hoodlike crown of hair

Etymology: Fr, monk who wears a cowl < It cappuchino, dim. of capuche

Capuchin Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • adorable: For Sale capuchin Babies for adoption adorable baby capuchins for adoption at very cheap prices... .
  • white-faced: She can kill sloths, howler monkeys, and white-faced capuchins with ease.
  • other: He spends most of his day keeping an eye over all the other capuchins especially his best friend TJ.

Modifies a noun

  • monkey: Some strange pet animal, perhaps a capuchin monkey, is playing with a ball on the rug.
  • lizard: The lives of capuchin monkeys Lizards and newts Issue 11.
  • house: Upon arrival at the park, she was first put into a bedroom of her own in the capuchin house.

Noun used with modifier

  • baby: For Sale capuchin Babies for adoption adorable baby capuchins for adoption at very cheap prices... .
  • infant: Emperor penguins breed in the Antarctic, under the harshest conditions for any species of bird Infant capuchin monkeys Issue 10.
  • bird: Emperor penguins breed in the Antarctic, under the harshest conditions for any species of bird Infant capuchin monkeys Issue 10.
  • sale: For Sale capuchin Babies for adoption adorable baby capuchins for adoption at very cheap prices... .