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Synonyms for capuchin

Grammar : Noun
Spell : kap-yoo-chin, -shin
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkæp yʊ tʃɪn, -ʃɪn

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Définition of capuchin

Origin :
  • 1520s, from Middle French capuchin (16c., Modern French capucin), from Italian capuccino, diminutive of capuccio "hood," augmentative of cappa (see cap (n.)). Friar of the Order of St. Francis, under the rule of 1528, so called from the pointed hoods on their cloaks. As a type of monkey, 1785, from the shape of the hair on its head, thought to resemble a cowl.
  • As in hood : noun covering worn over the head
Example sentences :
  • The Pope's head sank on his breast; the Capuchin looked steadfastly at Roma.
  • Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
  • Once or twice the Capuchin said, "And how did you find my young penitent this morning?"
  • Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
  • The Capuchin pushed his handkerchief into his sleeve and dropped back into his seat.
  • Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
  • The Capuchin took snuff and answered, "Your Holiness is always so good as to say so."
  • Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
  • When the Pope walked in his garden that afternoon as usual, the old Capuchin was with him.
  • Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
  • "Courage," the Capuchin tried to say, but his quivering lips emitted no sound.
  • Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
  • "Yes," said Roma, and the Capuchin dropped back in his seat as if he had been dealt a blow.
  • Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
  • The Capuchin did not reply, and the two old men walked on in silence.
  • Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
  • He caught the faint gleam of the Capuchin's eyes in the gloom.
  • Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini
  • He might as well have said that a Capuchin created the heavens and the earth.
  • Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
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