Meaning of the word capo in English

What does capo mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

capo

US /ˈkɑː.poʊ/
UK /ˈkɑː.pəʊ/

Noun

a head of a branch of the Mafia

Example:
The police arrested a powerful capo in the crime family.
He was known as the capo of the Brooklyn faction.