noun
Capri
KAP-ree
noun
1
A deep shade of sky blue, named after the Italian island of Capri.
"The walls were painted a bright capri blue."
2
Used attributively for cropped trousers ("capri pants") that end mid-calf.
"She wore capri pants and sandals for the summer stroll."
How to Use Capri
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA shade of blue, or short for "capri pants," cropped trousers.
Common pairings
capri pants
capri blue
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Etymology
Named after Capri, an island in the Bay of Naples, Italy.