Capiz
See also: capiz
English
Etymology
From Spanish Capiz, from Capiznon, named after the town of Capiz, now Roxas City, in turn from the capiz shells.
Proper noun
Capiz
- A province in the 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.
Cebuano
Etymology
From Capiznon Capiz, from Capiznon, named after the town of Capiz, now Roxas City, in turn from the capiz shells.
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