capiz

American

[kuh-peez, ka-] / kəˈpiz, kæ- /

noun

a small marine bivalve of the genus Placuna, especially P. placenta, common in Philippine coastal waters and some other parts of the Pacific Ocean.
Also called windowpane shell, windowglass shell. the squarish, translucent inner shell of Placuna used in making lamps, windowpane, and decorative objects.

capiz British

/ ˈkæpɪz /

noun

Also called: jingle shell, window shell. 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

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Etymology

Origin of capiz

First recorded in 1915–20; from a Philippine language

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Hundreds of capiz shells hang overhead from the ceiling.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2013

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