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The Latin root capit means head. Which word does not come from that root?

The word that does not come from the Latin root "capit" is captain.

Here's why:

* Captain comes from the Latin word "capitanus," meaning "chief" or "leader," which is unrelated to "capit."

* Capital comes from "capitālis," meaning "of the head" or "chief."

* Chapter comes from "capitulum," meaning "little head."

* Capitol comes from "capitolium," the name of the temple dedicated to Jupiter on the Capitoline Hill in Rome.

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