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capuchins

capuchins is the plural of capuchin.

Meaning of capuchin

Noun

capuchin (plural capuchins)

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

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Noun capitalized: Capuchins

Capuchins

  1. (plural) plural of Capuchin

Phrases with capuchins

Questions about capuchins

What is capuchins the plural of?
Capuchins is the plural of capuchin.
What part of speech is capuchins?
Capuchins is a noun.

Words near capuchins in the dictionary

  1. capuchinbirds
  2. Capuchiness
  3. Capuchinesses
  4. Capuchino
  5. Capuchinos
  6. capuchins
  7. capucine
  8. capucines
  9. capuera
  10. capueras
  11. capul

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