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caprese

caprese

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A person from the island of Capri in Italy
  • noun
  • /kəˈpreɪzi/
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Examples

  • Michelangelo was born in 1475 in the Tuscan village of Caprese... where his father was the mayor.

    The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965)

  • The artist Michelangelo was a famous caprese known for his incredible sculptures.

  • In the town of Caprese, visitors can explore the birthplace of the renowned painter Michelangelo.

  • As a proud caprese, she often shared stories about the beautiful island's stunning landscapes.

Surface Forms

caprese singular
capreses plural

Etymology

The word caprese comes from the island Capri plus the Italian ending -ese, which means 'from' or 'of' and is like the ending in Chinese. So a caprese is a person who is 'from Capri'.