| capuchin (defs. 1, 2). |
[kap-yoo-chin, -shin] 
| 1. | a Central and South American monkey, Cebus capucinus, having a prehensile tail and hair on the head resembling a cowl. |
| 2. | any monkey of the genus Cebus. |
| 3. | a hooded cloak for women. |
| 4. | (initial capital letter ) Also called Friar Minor Capuchin. Roman Catholic Church. a friar belonging to the branch of the Franciscan order that observes vows of poverty and austerity. Compare Friar Minor, Friar Minor Conventual. |