noun
- Small monkeys with long tails, native to Central and South America, known for their intelligence and often kept in captivity.
- A member of a Franciscan order of friars who wear a brown habit with a pointed hood called a capuche.
Usage: Plural of capuchin; Often used in zoological and educational contexts
Usage: Religious/historical sense; Plural of capuchin
Examples
- The zoo's capuchins are famous for their playful behavior and problem-solving abilities.
- Capuchins use their prehensile tails to balance while moving through trees.
- These capuchins have learned to use tools to crack open nuts.
- The capuchins in the sanctuary were rescued from illegal pet trade situations.
- Capuchins are among the most intelligent New World monkeys.
- The Capuchins established monasteries throughout Europe during the Renaissance.