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• noun (Context 1)
A diurnal, highly intelligent New World monkey of the family Cebidae, native to Central and South America, characterized by a cowl of hair on the head resembling a monk's hood.
Usage Example
"The sapajou used a heavy stone as an anvil to crack open the tough palm nuts."
Strongest
sapajou
• noun (Context 2)
A friar belonging to a strict branch of the Franciscan Catholic order, established in the 16th century and known for wearing distinctive pointed brown hoods.
Usage Example
"The friar devoted his life to poverty, preaching, and tending to the marginalized members of the community."
Strong
friar
Weak
monk
• noun (Context 3)
A woman's long cloak featuring a hood, modeled after the habit worn by Capuchin friars and widely popular in the 18th century.
Usage Example
"She wrapped her dark cloak tightly around her shoulders to ward off the biting evening wind."
Strong
cloak
cape
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