Capri
an island in W Italy, in the Bay of Naples: grottoes; resort. 5½ sq. mi. (14 sq. km).
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Other definitions for capri- (2 of 2)
a combining form meaning “goat,” occurring in loanwords from Latin (Capricorn); used in the formation of compound words (caprifoliaceous).
Origin of capri-
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How to use Capri in a sentence
The mankles themselves were sandwiched between patterned Capri pants and lace-up loafers fit for a 90's school girl.
Men Wear Heels at J.W. Anderson's London Fashion Show | Erin Cunningham | January 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTI remember this pair of Capri pants, the backs were checkerboard and the fronts were black.
Dressed in pink Capri pants, he actually says, “Go ahead, make me gay.”
Lindsay Lohan's Latest Film Flop: What Is ‘InAPPropriate Comedy’? | Kevin Fallon | March 25, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTA trio played a series of golden oldies—“Moon River,” “The Isle of Capri,” and “Over the Rainbow.”
Richard Nixon’s 100th Birthday Draws Kissinger & Others to Schmaltzy Bash | Sandra McElwaine | January 10, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAlso in June, Aniston and Theroux were spotted vacationing in Paris, and then aboard a yacht in Capri, Italy.
Meet Justin Theroux, Jennifer Aniston’s Once-Mysterious Husband-to-Be | Marlow Stern | August 15, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Quite the best of Capri is above ground, the isle itself, set like a gem in the waters of the Mediterranean.
Italian Highways and Byways from a Motor Car | Francis MiltounOne might well blame the Capri guides for not calling the visitors attention to these things.
Italian Highways and Byways from a Motor Car | Francis MiltounIndeed, I believe that picture of the Capri pass decided him on turning back.'
Gerald Fitzgerald | Charles James LeverMy dear Davidson,—I am in receipt of two letters from you since my last, the latest one of them from Capri.
The Letters of William James, Vol. 1 | William JamesStrangers visited Capri, Amalfi, Paestum; they went here and there and everywhere.
Paul Gosslett's Confessions in Love, Law, and The Civil Service | Charles James Lever
British Dictionary definitions for Capri
/ (kəˈpriː, Italian ˈkapri) /
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)
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Cultural definitions for Capri
[ (kuh-pree, kah-pree, kap-ree) ]
Notes for Capri
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