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capiz
capiz (ˈkæpɪz) n (Zoology) 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 or window shell [from the native name in the Philippines]ca•piz (kəˈpiz, kæ-)
n. 1. a Pacific bivalve mollusk of the genus Placuna, common in Philippine waters, having a translucent inner shell used in making lamps and decorative objects. 2. the shell itself. [of undetermined orig.] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | capiz - marine bivalve common in Philippine coastal waters characterized by a large thin flat translucent shellPlacuna placenta, window oyster, windowpane oysteroyster - marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal watersgenus Placuna, Placuna - windowpane oysters |
EncyclopediaSeejingle shellcapiz
Synonyms for capiznoun marine bivalve common in Philippine coastal waters characterized by a large thin flat translucent shellSynonyms- Placuna placenta
- window oyster
- windowpane oyster
Related Words- oyster
- genus Placuna
- Placuna
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