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cappa

Pronunciation: [ˈkap.pa]

“cappa” is a Latin word. Its 4 meanings in English:

noun

  1. raincape or riding cloak
  2. cope (a long, rich ceremonial vestment)
  3. headwear, cap
  4. the uppermost or protective part of any assembly

Etymology

Of disputed origin; the leading theory is that it is perhaps a shortened form of capitulāre, from caput (“head”).

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