Capuchin

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑˈpuˈtʃɪn/

Capuchin (noun)

  1. A small monkey from Central and South America, often with a brown and cream face and a curled tail.
  2. A brown colour like the fur on some capuchin monkeys, used to describe clothing or paint.

Examples

  • A capuchin climbs quickly in the trees.
  • The capuchin searches for food near the river.