Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh-poosh, -pooch]
- /kəˈpuʃ, -ˈputʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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
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.
capuche usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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.
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