Definition:
A capuchon is a hat that is almost entirely associated with Mardi Gras in New Orleans and other places in the southern part of Louisiana. The hat is shaped like a cone and is vividly decorated uses lively colors, shapes and textures.
It’s also common for the capuchon to be decorated in a way to match a Mardi Gras costume or theme and to be accompanied by a mask.
Pronunciation: kap-yoo-chin
Also Known As: mardi gras hat, pointy hat, cone hat, funnel hat
Common Misspellings: capachon, capuchan, capuchin
