CAPIZ Definition & Meaning

capiz

[kuh-peez, ka-]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

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.��Also called windowglass shell.��the squarish, translucent inner shell of Placuna used in making lamps, windowpane, and decorative objects.

capiz

/ ˈ��æ��ɪ�� /

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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Origin of capiz¹

First recorded in 1915–20; from a Philippine language

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Origin of capiz¹

from the native name in the Philippines

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A sunflower made from painted banana leaves brightens one wall, a mosaic of mirror and capiz shells another.

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Joining the hot restaurant scene and string of stylish home shops are West Elm’s capiz orb pendants and reclaimed wood dining tables.

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Hundreds of capiz shells hang overhead from the ceiling.

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