capuchin
IPA: kɑpˈutʃɪn
noun
- 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.
- A member of an order of Roman Catholic friars.
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Examples of "capuchin" in Sentences
- The capuchins then help the disabled.
- Pretty sure that's a Capuchin monkey.
- The White headed Capuchin is an omnivore.
- It now houses a community of Capuchin Friars.
- I have merged the article with Black Capuchin.
- He established a foundling home and a Capuchin convent.
- The Capuchin monks built the first schools in the area.
- But the works of the Capuchins were not sustained in Nepal.
- The Capuchins submitted forthwith and the interdict was removed.
- Groeschel is a priest of the Capuchin order and a trained psychologist.
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