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Capiz
History (as told by Filipino Grandparents)
Capiz
shells are named after the Capiz province of the
Philippines. It is also known as the window shell for,
in the olden days, it was primarily used for windowpanes.
It was ideal for this use for it allowed light to pass through without
sacrificing privacy.
Definition
of Capiz (from MSN Encarta)
caˇpiz
[ kə
pízz, káppiz ] (plural
caˇpizˇes)
noun
1. mollusk
with hinged shell: a
small mollusk with a hinged shell that is chiefly found in the
Philippines. Latin name Placuna
placenta.
2. capiz (plural
capizes) or capiz
shell (plural capiz shells) shell: the
shell of the capiz. It has a shiny translucent lining and is
used in making jewelry, lampshades, and ornaments.
[From a language in the Philippines]
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