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- [kap-uh-leen, -lin]
- /ˈkæp əˌlin, -lɪn/
- /kˈeɪplaɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kap-uh-leen, -lin]
- /ˈkæp əˌlin, -lɪn/
Definitions of capeline word
- noun capeline a cap-shaped bandage for covering either the head or an amputation stump 3
- noun capeline an iron skullcap which was worn by archers in the Middle Ages 3
- noun capeline Armor. an iron skullcap worn by medieval archers. 1
- noun capeline Heraldry. a representation of a hood, sometimes used as a mantling. 1
- noun capeline A steel skullcap formerly worn by members of the military. 0
- noun capeline A kind of cavalry helmet seen in the English Civil War. 0
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Origin of capeline
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English < Middle French < early Italian cappellina, equivalent to capell(o) (< Late Latin cappellus, derivative of cappa hood; see cap1) + -ina -ine1
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Parts of speech for Capeline
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
capeline popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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