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Capri

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[ kah-pree, kap-ree, kuh-pree ]

noun

  1. an island in W Italy, in the Bay of Naples: grottoes; resort. 5½ sq. mi. (14 sq. km).


capri-

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  1. a combining form meaning “goat,†occurring in loanwords from Latin ( Capricorn ); used in the formation of compound words ( caprifoliaceous ).

Capri

/ kəˈpriË; ˈkapri /

noun

  1. an island off W Italy, in the Bay of Naples: resort since Roman times. Pop: 12 200 (2002 est). Area: about 13 sq km (5 sq miles)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Capri

  1. Island in the Bay of Naples in southern Italy .
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Notes

An international tourist attraction, Capri is known for its beautiful scenery.
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of Capri1

< Latin, combining form of caper goat; caper 1
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The state found Capri in the Desert had also failed to follow its own policy about promptly calling 911 during the choking incident.

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Speculation is growing over whether the company will be sold to the Prada Group by its current owner Capri Holdings.

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In a statement issued on Thursday, Capri Holdings said Versace would now "dedicate herself to the support of Versace's philanthropic and charitable endeavours and will remain an advocate for the brand globally".

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In the new film, the duo head to the isle of Capri, where Lively’s character is about to marry a wealthy Italian businessman.

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Ahead of the ceremony, the couple hosted a welcome party for their family with pizza and pasta, then sailed off of Capri, Sorrento, Ravello and Positano with their friends and family aboard a private ship.

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