1 a Franciscan friar of the new rule of 1529.
2 a cloak and hood formerly worn by women.
3 (capuchin) a any monkey of the genus Cebus of S. America, with cowl-like head hair. b a variety of pigeon with head and neck feathers resembling a cowl.
Etymology: F f. It. cappuccino f. cappuccio cowl f. cappa CAPE(1)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.