a Central and South American monkey, Cebus capucinus, having a prehensile tail and hair on the head resembling a cowl.
any monkey of the genus Cebus.
a hooded cloak for women.
Also called Friar Minor Capuchin. (initial capital letter) a friar belonging to the branch of the Franciscan order that observes vows of poverty and austerity.
any agile intelligent New World monkey of the genus Cebus, inhabiting forests in South America, typically having a cowl of thick hair on the top of the head
a woman's hooded cloak
(sometimes capital) a rare variety of domestic fancy pigeon
1590–1600; < Middle French < Italian cappuccino, equivalent to cappucc ( io ) capuche + -ino -ine 1
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The immune performance of wild capuchin monkeys declines when the animals experience higher temperatures, and younger monkeys seem to be particularly vulnerable to heat, according to a University of Michigan study.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 29, 2024
If a species is a generalist, able to adapt to its circumstances — think about the racoons or deer in your suburban neighborhood, or the capuchin in this study — it may need less help.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2024
In one famous experiment, researchers trained two capuchin monkeys to hand them tokens in exchange for a cucumber snack.
From New York Times ● Oct. 19, 2023
But if you visit three capuchin monkeys in Los Angeles, they’ll show you how beneficial their liaisons are.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 4, 2023
There are numerous varieties of monkeys, among which are the brown, the horned, and the little, playful capuchin.
From The Western World Picturesque Sketches of Nature and Natural History in North and South America by Kingston, William Henry Giles
He seemed to settle in with a new group of ladies and got on particularly well with a Capuchin called Plum.
From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2024
“We’re told Capuchin monkeys are very inquisitive and will grab anything and everything and just start pushing buttons,” the office’s post said.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 16, 2022
Capuchin monkeys are curious creatures and will gladly grab items and just start pressing buttons.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 16, 2022
Vazquez worked in the D.C. archdiocese but was ordained as a priest by the Friars Minor Capuchin, a religious order.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 30, 2021
I told you that it was," Madame answered, speaking for the first time, "and also that I knew nothing of your Capuchin monk.
From The Red Cockade by Weyman, Stanley John
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