CAPIZ

Etymology

Noun

capiz

the windowpane oyster

the shell of this mollusk used in window panes and jewelry

Etymology

Proper noun

Capiz

A province of Philippines, in the northeastern part of Panay island.

(historical) The province of Capiz, from which the present-day provinces of Aklan and Capiz were created.

(historical) The town of Capiz, present day Roxas City.

Source: Wiktionary



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15 June 2025

SCHNORR

(verb) obtain or seek to obtain by cadging or wheedling; “he is always shnorring cigarettes from his friends”


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