capuche

ca·puche

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-poosh, -pooch]
- /kəˈpuʃ, -ˈputʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-poosh, -pooch]
- /kəˈpuʃ, -ˈputʃ/

Definitions of capuche word

noun capuche a large hood or cowl, esp that worn by Capuchin friars 3
noun capuche a long, pointed hood, as that worn by the Capuchins 3
noun capuche a hood or cowl, especially the long, pointed cowl of the Capuchins. 1
noun capuche A long, pointed hood, as that worn by the Augustinians, Capuchins or Franciscans. 1

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Origin of capuche

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; < Middle French < Italian cappuccio, equivalent to capp(a) cloak (see cap1) + -uccio augmentative suffix

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Parts of speech for Capuche

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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capuche popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for capuche

noun capuche

kerchief — a woman's square scarf worn as a covering for the head or sometimes the shoulders.
mantle — a construction framing the opening of a fireplace and usually covering part of the chimney breast in a more or less decorative manner.
veil — a piece of opaque or transparent material worn over the face for concealment, for protection from the elements, or to enhance the appearance.
shawl — a square, triangular, or oblong piece of wool or other material worn, especially by women, about the shoulders, or the head and shoulders, in place of a coat or hat outdoors, and indoors as protection against chill or dampness.
bonnet — The bonnet of a car is the metal cover over the engine at the front.

All 15 Synonyms of capuche