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ca·piz /kəˈpiz, kæ-/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[kuh-peez, ka-]
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| 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 called windowpane shell, windowglass shell. the squarish, translucent inner shell of Placuna used in making lamps, windowpane, and decorative objects. |
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