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capiz

capiz

9.9
A thin translucent shell from the Philippines used for decoration
  • noun
  • /ˈkæpɪz/
  • Philippine
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  • She decorated her home with a stunning mobile made of colorful capiz shells.

Examples

  • I'm actually writing this while sitting on the veranda at my wife's family home near Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines.

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  • My photo of my lighted capiz candleholder.

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  • The artisan created a beautiful lamp using capiz shells that shimmered in the light.

  • During the festival, many vendors sold intricate jewelry made from polished capiz shells.

Synonyms

Placuna placenta
vscapiz
  • Specialized
9.9

A sea shellfish with a large thin, flat clear shell called the windowpane oyster

is the common decorative term used for its valued translucent shell
windowpane oyster
vscapiz
  • Philippine
9.9

A sea animal with a large thin shell that people use for decoration and for food

is the name emphasizing its use for decoration because of the shell
window oyster
vscapiz
  • Philippine
9.9

A large thin shell from a sea animal used for food and crafts

is the term that highlights the shell's value for decorative purposes

Surface Forms

capiz singular
capizes plural

Etymology

Capiz comes from the Filipino word kapis, which means 'shell' and names a thin, shiny sea shell. That's why capiz now refers to the thin, translucent shells used for lanterns, windows, and decoration.