capiz

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capiz

A craftsperson arranges delicate capiz shells to make a windowpane.

Definition

Noun: 1. A marine bivalve mollusk: A type of saltwater clam, scientifically known as Placuna placenta, commonly found in the coastal waters of the Philippines and other parts of Southeast Asia. 2. The shell of this mollusk: The large, thin, flat, and translucent shell produced by the Placuna placenta clam, which is valued for its use in decorative and architectural applications.

Usage Examples
  • Noun (referring to the mollusk):
    • The clear, shallow waters are an ideal habitat for capiz.
    • Fishermen harvest capiz from the seabed.
  • Noun (referring to the shell):
    • Traditional windows in some Philippine houses were made from capiz.
    • The lamp's shade was crafted from delicate capiz shells.
Advanced Usage
  • "Capiz shell": A common compound term specifying the shell material.
    • The artisan created beautiful jewelry from polished capiz shell.
  • Used attributively (as an adjective) to describe products made from the shell.
    • They bought a beautiful capiz chandelier for the dining room.
Variants and Related Words
  • Windowpane oyster: Another common name for the mollusk, derived from the shell's translucency and traditional use.
  • Kapis: A local/alternative spelling used in the Philippines.
Synonyms
  • Placuna placenta: The scientific (Latin) name for the organism.
  • Windowpane shell: A descriptive synonym focusing on the shell's property.
capiz

A craftsperson arranges delicate capiz shells to make a windowpane.

Noun
  1. marine bivalve common in Philippine coastal waters characterized by a large thin flat translucent shell

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