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| cap·u·chin [ káppyəchin, kə pychin, káppyəshin, kə pyshin ] (plural cap·u·chins) |
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1. long-tailed monkey: an agile and intelligent long-tailed monkey with a tuft of hair on its head that resembles a monk's cowl. Native to: forests of Central and South America. Latin name Cebus capucinus.
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2. cloak with hood: a hooded cloak formerly worn by women
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| [Mid-18th century. <Capuchin] |
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