capuchin

/'kæpjuʃin/

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Word: Capuchin

Part of Speech: Noun

Advanced Usage:

In a more advanced context, "capuchin" can also refer to the Capuchin friars, a religious order in the Catholic Church known for their simple lifestyle and brown robes. However, in most conversations, it will refer to the monkey.

Word Variants:

• Capuchin Monkey: This is the full term often used to specify that you are talking about the monkey.
• Capuchin Friars: Refers to the religious order.

Different Meanings:

1. Animal: The primary meaning refers to the monkey.
2. Religious Order: Refers to a group of monks known for their dedication to a life of poverty and simplicity.

Synonyms:

• There are no direct synonyms for "capuchin" in the context of monkeys as it is a specific species. However, it belongs to a broader category called "New World monkeys."

Related Terms:

• Cowl: A hooded cloak that resembles the hairstyle of the capuchin monkey.
• Primate: The biological order that includes monkeys, apes, and humans.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that include "capuchin," but you might encounter phrases like "monkey around," which means to play or act in a silly way.

Summary:

The term "capuchin" primarily refers to a playful monkey known for its distinctive appearance. It also has a connection to a religious order but is most commonly used in discussions about animals.

Academic

Noun

1. monkey of Central America and South America having thick hair on the head that resembles a monk's cowl
2. a hooded cloak for women

Synonyms

• ringtail
• Cebus capucinus