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capiz
[ kuh-peez, ka- ]
noun
- a small marine bivalve of the genus Placuna, especially P. placenta, common in Philippine coastal waters and some other parts of the Pacific Ocean.
- Also called win路dow路pane shell [win, -doh-peyn shel],. the squarish, translucent inner shell of Placuna used in making lamps, windowpane, and decorative objects.
capiz
/ 藞办忙辫瑟锄 /
noun
- the bivalve shell of a mollusc ( Placuna placenta ) found esp in the Philippines and having a smooth translucent shiny interior: used in jewellery, ornaments, lampshades, etc Also calledjingle shellwindow shell
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of capiz1
First recorded in 1915鈥20; from a Philippine language
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of capiz1
from the native name in the Philippines
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A sunflower made from painted banana leaves brightens one wall, a mosaic of mirror and capiz shells another.
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Joining the hot restaurant scene and string of stylish home shops are West Elm鈥檚 capiz orb pendants and reclaimed wood dining tables.
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Hundreds of capiz shells hang overhead from the ceiling.
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