Capulet
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Relating to the Capulet family in Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet
- adjective
- /ˈkæpjʊlɪt/
- Literature
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de la familia Capuleto
- The grand hall was decorated in a distinctly Capulet style for the celebration.
Examples
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She wore a dress inspired by traditional Capulet colors for the masquerade ball.
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The rivalry between the Capulet and Montague families is central to the play.
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The Capulet family is central to the tragedy of 'Romeo and Juliet.'
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Juliet is a prominent Capulet in Shakespeare's play.
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The grand hall was decorated in a distinctly Capulet style for the celebration.
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She wore a dress inspired by traditional Capulet colors for the masquerade ball.
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Juliet is a prominent Capulet in Shakespeare's play.
Surface Forms
Capulet positive
Etymology
Capulet as an adjective comes from the old Italian family name Capuleti, which Shakespeare used in Romeo and Juliet. So to call something 'Capulet' means it is 'connected with the Capulet family' or their house.
