1. (noun)capuchin a hooded cloak for women Synonyms: ringtail
2. (noun)capuchin, ringtail, Cebus capucinus monkey of Central America and South America having thick hair on the head that resembles a monk's cowl Synonyms: bassarisk, ringtail, coon, civet cat, common racoon, raccoon fox, cacomistle, coon cat, capuchin, miner's cat, cacomixle, ring-tailed cat, common raccoon