ringtail monkey

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Definitions of ringtail monkey words

noun ringtail monkey a Central and South American monkey, Cebus capucinus, having a prehensile tail and hair on the head resembling a cowl. 1
noun ringtail monkey any monkey of the genus Cebus. 1
noun ringtail monkey a hooded cloak for women. 1
noun ringtail monkey (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. 1

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; < Middle French < Italian cappuccino, equivalent to cappucc(io) capuche + -ino -ine1

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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