capiz
kəˈpiːz
Definition

Definition of capiz - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
molluskTECH.marine bivalve with a large translucent shellTECH.
  • Capiz is often found in Philippine waters.
shellfish windowpane oyster
2.
craftsRaretype of shell used for decoration and craftsRare
  • The lampshade was made from beautiful capiz shells..
windowpane oyster
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Images of capiz

  • capiz: marine bivalve with a large translucent shell
    marine bivalve with a large translucent shell
  • capiz: type of shell used for decoration and crafts
    type of shell used for decoration and crafts

Origin of capiz

Spanish, capiz (shell) + -

Examples of capiz in a sentence

  • Capiz shells are popular in decorative crafts.
  • She decorated the frame with capiz.
  • The window was adorned with capiz shells.

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  1. French:capiz, coquille de capiz, ...
  2. German:Capiz-Muschel, ...
  3. Italian:conchiglia di capiz, capiz, ...
  4. Spanish:Cápiz, ...
  5. Portuguese:capiz, concha de capiz, ...
  6. Chinese:卡皮斯贝壳, 装饰贝壳, ...
  7. Japanese:カピス貝, 装飾用貝殻, ...
  8. Arabic:مَحار, كابِيز, ...
  9. Hebrew:קָפִיז, צדף קָפִיז, ...
  10. Russian:капизовая раковина, раковина для украшений, ...
  11. Ukrainian:капіз, декоративна раковина, ...
  12. Hindi:कैपिज़, कैपीज़ शेल, ...
Capiz
kəˈpiːz

Definition of Capiz - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
Philippine provinceRareprovince in the Philippines on northern Panay islandRare
  • Capiz is known for its seafood and festivals.
area province region
2.
geographyDatedhistorical municipality in Capiz now known as RoxasDated
  • Roxas was once called Capiz.
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Origin of Capiz

Spanish, Capiz (a province in the Philippines)

Examples of Capiz in a sentence

  • Tourists often visit Capiz for its cultural heritage.
  • Capiz is known for its rich history and culture.
  • The museum had an exhibit on the history of Capiz.

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  1. French:Capiz, ...
  2. German:Capiz, ...
  3. Italian:Capiz, antico nome di Roxas, ...
  4. Spanish:Capiz, ...
  5. Portuguese:Capiz, localidade histórica de Capiz, ...
  6. Chinese:卡皮斯, ...
  7. Japanese:カピス, ...
  8. Arabic:كابيز, ...
  9. Hebrew:קַפִּיז, ...
  10. Russian:Капис, Капиз, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Капіз, ...
  12. Hindi:कापिज़, कैपिज, ...

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