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caprese

caprese

6.7
From the island of Capri in Italy or like its food and clothes
  • adjective
  • /kəˈpreɪzi/
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  • The restaurant served a delicious caprese salad with fresh mozzarella and tomatoes.

Examples

  • She wore a caprese dress that reminded everyone of summer on the Italian coast.

  • The chef specializes in caprese dishes inspired by the flavors of Capri.

  • I love a fresh caprese salad in the summer.

  • The caprese style is popular for its simplicity.

  • The restaurant served a delicious caprese salad with fresh mozzarella and tomatoes.

  • She wore a caprese dress that reminded everyone of summer on the Italian coast.

  • The chef specializes in caprese dishes inspired by the flavors of Capri.

Surface Forms

caprese positive

Etymology

The word caprese comes from the island name Capri and the Italian ending -ese, which means 'from' or 'of' and is like the ending in Chinese. So caprese means 'from Capri' or 'in the style of Capri', especially for food or fashion.