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Capuan
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Capuan is an adjective that means luxurious.
Our word of the day is a toponym, meaning it is a word that takes its origin from a place. In this instance, the place was an ancient Italian city named Capua which was known as a place of great opulence and luxury.
Capuan emigrated from this city and arrived in the English language in the 16th century. Here’s an example of it in use:
When it comes to capuan eateries, my favorite would have to be the one on 17th and Broadway. it’s so fancy, even the doggie bags are plated with gold.
1909 episoder
Manage episode 365420661 series 2492929
Capuan is an adjective that means luxurious.
Our word of the day is a toponym, meaning it is a word that takes its origin from a place. In this instance, the place was an ancient Italian city named Capua which was known as a place of great opulence and luxury.
Capuan emigrated from this city and arrived in the English language in the 16th century. Here’s an example of it in use:
When it comes to capuan eateries, my favorite would have to be the one on 17th and Broadway. it’s so fancy, even the doggie bags are plated with gold.
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