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Capri

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Type Island & Settlement
Usage Italian, English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈkaː.pri/(Italian)
/ˈkæp.ɹi/(English)
/kə.ˈpɹiː/(English)
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Meaning & History

Likely from Greek κάπρος (kapros) meaning "wild boar", though it could also be of Etruscan origin or from Latin capri meaning "goats". This is the name of an Italian island.

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Entry added December 7, 2022

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