capeline: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C2Highly specialized / archaic / medical.
Quick answer
What does “capeline” mean?
A 16th–17th century brimmed felt hat of military origin, later a type of woman's soft hat or a surgical dressing for the head.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A 16th–17th century brimmed felt hat of military origin, later a type of woman's soft hat or a surgical dressing for the head.
Historically, a type of cavalry helmet resembling a hat; in modern medical contexts, a large bandage that covers the crown of the head.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in usage; the word is equally rare in both varieties.
Connotations
Historical reenactment, medieval/Renaissance costume, or niche medical contexts.
Frequency
Near-zero frequency in general corpora. May appear in historical fiction or medical texts.
Grammar
How to Use “capeline” in a Sentence
The nurse applied a {capeline} to the head wound.Vocabulary
Collocations
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Used in historical or medical texts.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
Used in nursing/medical manuals for a specific head bandage technique.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “capeline”
- Spelling as 'capelline', 'capeline' (dropping an 'l'), or confusing with 'Capulet' from Romeo and Juliet.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a very rare word, encountered almost exclusively in historical or medical contexts.
No, in modern English it does not mean a generic hat. Using it that way would be incorrect and confusing.
Its most likely modern use is in a medical context, referring to a specific type of head bandage or dressing.
It is not specific to either variant; it is a technical/historical term equally rare in both British and American English.
A 16th–17th century brimmed felt hat of military origin, later a type of woman's soft hat or a surgical dressing for the head.
Capeline is usually highly specialized / archaic / medical. in register.
Capeline: in British English it is pronounced /ˈkapəlɪn/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈkæpəˌlin/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Imagine a CAP that has a fine LINing. A 'capeline' is a special cap or dressing for the head.
Conceptual Metaphor
PROTECTION IS A HEAD COVERING.
Practice
Quiz
In which context is the word 'capeline' most likely to be used?