Capri

¹

[ kah-pree, kap-ree, kuh-pree ]

noun

1. an island in W Italy, in the Bay of Naples: grottoes; resort. 5½ sq. mi. (14 sq. km).

capri-

²

1. a combining form meaning “goat,” occurring in loanwords from Latin ( Capricorn ); used in the formation of compound words ( caprifoliaceous ).

Capri

/ ˈkapri; kəˈpriː /

noun

1. an island off W Italy, in the Bay of Naples: resort since Roman times. Pop: 12 200 (2002 est). Area: about 13 sq km (5 sq miles)

Capri

1. Island in the Bay of Naples in southern Italy .

Notes

An international tourist attraction, Capri is known for its beautiful scenery.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Capri¹

< Latin, combining form of caper goat; caper ¹

Example Sentences

The mankles themselves were sandwiched between patterned capri pants and lace-up loafers fit for a 90's school girl.

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I remember this pair of Capri pants, the backs were checkerboard and the fronts were black.

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Dressed in pink Capri pants, he actually says, “Go ahead, make me gay.”

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A trio played a series of golden oldies—“Moon River,” “The Isle of Capri,” and “Over the Rainbow.”

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Also in June, Aniston and Theroux were spotted vacationing in Paris, and then aboard a yacht in Capri, Italy.

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Quite the best of Capri is above ground, the isle itself, set like a gem in the waters of the Mediterranean.

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One might well blame the Capri guides for not calling the visitors attention to these things.

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Indeed, I believe that picture of the Capri pass decided him on turning back.'

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My dear Davidson,—I am in receipt of two letters from you since my last, the latest one of them from Capri.

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Strangers visited Capri, Amalfi, Paestum; they went here and there and everywhere.

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