capiz

[ kuh-peez, ka- ]

noun

1. a small marine bivalve of the genus Placuna, especially P. placenta, common in Philippine coastal waters and some other parts of the Pacific Ocean.
2. Also called win·dow·pane shell [win, -doh-peyn shel],. the squarish, translucent inner shell of Placuna used in making lamps, windowpane, and decorative objects.

capiz

/ ˈkæpɪz /

noun

1. the bivalve shell of a mollusc ( Placuna placenta ) found esp in the Philippines and having a smooth translucent shiny interior: used in jewellery, ornaments, lampshades, etc Also calledjingle shellwindow shell

Word History and Origins

Origin of capiz¹

First recorded in 1915–20; from a Philippine language

Word History and Origins

Origin of capiz¹

from the native name in the Philippines

Example Sentences

I had employed a native servant who said he knew how to cook, and I was taking him up to Capiz with an eye to future comfort.

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For reasons best known to himself, he found it inconvenient to return to Capiz and to renew his campaign for the governorship.

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This was not the last feat the Blanco was destined to achieve during my stay in Capiz.

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We made Capiz just at dusk, and never was a wanderer more eager to see home.

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This was brought down to Capiz, and the constabulary officer on duty there went out immediately with a launch and brought him in.

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