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], /ˈwɪn doʊˌpeɪn ˌʃɛl/, windowglass shell . the squarish, translucent inner shell of Placuna used in making lamps, windowpane, and decorative objects.

Origin of capiz

1
First recorded in 1915–20; from a Philippine language

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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 called: jingle shell, window shell

Origin of capiz

1
from the native name in the Philippines

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