I. kəˈpēshən, kā- adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: French capétien, from Hugh (Hugues) Capet died 996 French king, founder of the dynasty + French -ien -ian
: of or relating to the French dynasty founded in 987 and with its collateral branches reigning until 1848 except during the years 1795-1814
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
: a member of the Capetian dynasty ; especially : a Capetian king