capuche


ca·puche

noun \kə-ˈpüch, -ˈpüsh\

Definition of CAPUCHE

: hood; especially : the cowl of a Capuchin friar

Origin of CAPUCHE

Middle French, from Italian cappuccio, from cappa cloak, from Late Latin
First Known Use: circa 1600

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