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capiz

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capiz [ˈkæpɪz]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) 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 called jingle shell window shell
[from the native name in the Philippines]
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Noun1.capiz - marine bivalve common in Philippine coastal waters characterized by a large thin flat translucent shell
Placuna placenta, window oyster, windowpane oyster
oyster - marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters
genus Placuna, Placuna - windowpane oysters


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Most homes display a parol outside their windows (usually a star-shaped lantern signifying the Star of Bethlehem that can be made simply from bamboo sticks and colourful cellophane or the more elaborate capiz shells).
The story of Christmas around the world by Sison, Marites N. / Anglican Journal
33) Some time in December 1980, while working as quarry officer at Panit-an, Capiz, Philippines, he experienced what he considered as a "concrete and real" encounter with Jesus Christ.
One mission, different voices: overseas missions of the convention of ... by Romarate-Knipel, Carla Gay A. / Baptist History and Heritage
Our parols are authentic, using native capiz and crafted by master parol makers from Pampanga in The Philippines.
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