capiz

[ 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.

Origin of capiz

First recorded in 1915–20; from a Philippine language

Words nearby capiz

capitulary, capitulate, capitulation, capitulationism, capitulum, capiz, cap jib, Caplet, caplin, cap. moll., cap'n

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Example sentences from the Web for capiz

We had a good baseball team at Capiz as early as 1903, and played matches with school teams from neighboring towns.
A Woman's Impression of the Philippines|Mary H. (Mary Helen) Fee
Capiz was a town of twenty-five thousand people rejoicing in many commodious and luxurious homes and a fine old church.
A Woman's Impression of the Philippines|Mary H. (Mary Helen) Fee
This 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
Nevertheless, it is used to some extent in the production of hats and mats, especially in the provinces of Iloilo and Capiz.
Philippine Mats|Hugo H. Miller

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) Fee

British Dictionary definitions for capiz

capiz

/ (ˈkæpɪz) /

noun

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, etcAlso called: jingle shell, window shell

Word Origin for capiz

from the native name in the Philippines

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单词	capiz
释义	capiz [ 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. Origin of capiz First recorded in 1915–20; from a Philippine language Words nearby capiz capitulary, capitulate, capitulation, capitulationism, capitulum, capiz, cap jib, Caplet, caplin, cap. moll., cap'n Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for capiz We had a good baseball team at Capiz as early as 1903, and played matches with school teams from neighboring towns. A Woman's Impression of the Philippines\|Mary H. (Mary Helen) Fee Capiz was a town of twenty-five thousand people rejoicing in many commodious and luxurious homes and a fine old church. A Woman's Impression of the Philippines\|Mary H. (Mary Helen) Fee This 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 Nevertheless, it is used to some extent in the production of hats and mats, especially in the provinces of Iloilo and Capiz. Philippine Mats\|Hugo H. Miller 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) Fee British Dictionary definitions for capiz capiz / (ˈkæpɪz) / noun 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, etcAlso called: jingle shell, window shell Word Origin for capiz from the native name in the Philippines Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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