<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>A Central and South American monkey, <em>Cebus capucinus</em>, having a prehensile tail and hair on the head resembling a cowl.</li><li>Any monkey of the genus <em>Cebus</em>.</li><li>A hooded cloak for women.</li><li>(Initial capital letter) Also called Friar Minor Capuchin: a friar belonging to the branch of the Franciscan order that observes vows of poverty and austerity.</li></ul>