capiz
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 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.
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How to use capiz in a sentence
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.
A Woman's Impression of the Philippines | Mary H. (Mary Helen) FeeFor reasons best known to himself, he found it inconvenient to return to capiz and to renew his campaign for the governorship.
A Woman's Impression of the Philippines | Mary H. (Mary Helen) FeeThis was not the last feat the Blanco was destined to achieve during my stay in capiz.
A Woman's Impression of the Philippines | Mary H. (Mary Helen) FeeWe made capiz just at dusk, and never was a wanderer more eager to see home.
A Woman's Impression of the Philippines | Mary H. (Mary Helen) FeeThis was brought down to capiz, and the constabulary officer on duty there went out immediately with a launch and brought him in.
A Woman's Impression of the Philippines | Mary H. (Mary Helen) Fee
British Dictionary definitions for capiz
/ (ˈkæpɪz) /
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
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