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capiz: Meaning and Definition of

ca•piz

Pronunciation: (ku-pēz', ka-), [key]
— n.
  1. a small marine bivalve of the genus Placuna, esp. P. placenta, common in Philippine coastal waters and some other parts of the Pacific Ocean.
  2. Also calledthe squarish, translucent inner shell of Placuna used in making lamps, windowpane, and decorative objects.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
See also:
capitulum cap jib
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