Capouches

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A type of soft, rounded hood or covering typically worn over the head
2. An ornamental head covering that may also serve as a protective garment
3. A loose-fitting garment or cape, often made from warmer fabrics, that envelops the wearer’s shoulders and head

Etymology: "Capouches" is the plural of "capouch," a loose hooded cloak. The singular comes from French "capuchon," meaning "hood," which descends from Late Latin "cappa," a cloak. That same Latin root gave English "cape" and "cap," so the garment and its hood share ancestry with two everyday words for things worn on the head and shoulders. The French "capuchon" carries a diminutive sense, and the Italian "cappuccio," also meaning "hood," gave English the name of the Capuchin friars, whose pointed hoods gave the order its name.