Capouch

/kəˈpuːʃ/ noun

Definition

A hood, cowl, or hooded cloak; also spelled capuch.

Etymology

From French capuche, from medieval Latin capucha, from cappa meaning 'cape' or 'hood.' The word traveled through Romance languages and into English.

Kelly Says

The word 'capouch' is a linguistic cousin of 'capuchon' (French for hood), and it's the same root as 'Capuchin' monks, named for their distinctive pointed hoods!

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