cappuccio

Cappuccio is the Italian word for hood or hooded covering. It denotes the part of a garment that covers the head, typically attached to jackets, coats, or sweatshirts, such as in felpa con cappuccio (a hoodie). The term can also refer to a detachable or separate hood worn for warmth or protection.

Historically and in religious contexts, cappuccio refers to the hood of a hooded robe. The Capuchin friars (Frati cappuccini) wear a distinctive brown hooded habit, and the name Capuchin derives from this defining feature of their attire.

Cappuccio is also used as a surname in Italy. As a family name, it appears in historical records and contemporary contexts, reflecting the common practice of deriving surnames from clothing or other everyday features.