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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): /?kæp?t???n/

Noun

capuchin (plural capuchins)

  1. A monk in the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin; (generally) a Franciscan.
    • 1789, John Moore, Zeluco, Valancourt 2008, p. 50:
      “That is something,” said the capuchin, “but not the most essential. Are you certain that he is a Christian?”
  2. A garment consisting of a cloak and hood, made in imitation of the dress of Capuchin monks.
    • a. 1886, Emily Dickinson, "The Guest is gold and crimson"
      Of Ermine is his doublet — / His Capuchin gay —
  3. A capuchin monkey.
  4. A hooded pigeon.

Translations

See also

  • cappuccino

References

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sajou

English

Etymology

From French sajou, from a Tupian word sai wassu, sai-guaç? (literally big monkey).

Noun

sajou (plural sajous)

  1. A spider monkey or capuchin.

Related terms

  • sapajou

References

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