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Capri Moderate

Capri has 3 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

an island (part of Campania) in the Bay of Naples in southern Italy; a tourist attraction noted for beautiful scenery

"The couple spent their summer vacation on Capri, enjoying its stunning cliffs and clear blue waters."

2

A deep shade of sky blue between cyan and azure.

"The diver adjusted his mask to match the capri color of the water below him."

In plain English: A capri is a type of short, tight-fitting pants that end right below your knee.

"She wore her favorite blue dress to Capri for the weekend vacation."

Usage: Capri refers specifically to a distinct, medium-depth shade of sky blue that sits visually between cyan and azure. Use this term when describing colors in art or design rather than referring to the Italian island itself.

Proper Noun
1

An island in the Bay of Naples; part of Campania

"The ferry docked at Marina di Capri, offering a perfect view of the famous Blue Grotto on the bay side."

Example Sentences
"She wore her favorite blue dress to Capri for the weekend vacation." noun
"We spent our summer vacation on the island of Capri near Naples." noun
"The boat captain steered us toward the colorful cliffs of Capri." noun
"Many tourists flock to Capri for its stunning views and clear waters." noun
Related Terms

Origin

The word comes from the Italian name of the island of Capri. It entered English directly to refer to that specific location or things associated with it.

Rhyming Words
pri papri dupri skapri mercury capri
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