What does Capri mean in English?
Olivia Hensley
Updated on February 21, 2026
capri- in American English
combining form. a combining form meaning “ goat,” occurring in loanwords from Latin (Capricorn); used in the formation of compound words (caprifoliaceous)What is the meaning of capri?
capri- a combining form meaning “goat,” occurring in loanwords from Latin (Capricorn); used in the formation of compound words (caprifoliaceous).Is capri a real word?
Yes, capri is in the scrabble dictionary.Where does the word capri come from?
Etymology. From Latin Capri, said to be from either. Latin capreae (“goats”), a doublet of the Greek word, with the Romans calling it "Goat Island."How do you spell capris pants?
Capri pants (also known as three quarter legs,or capris, crop pants, man-pris, clam-diggers, flood pants, jams, highwaters, or toreador pants) are pants that are longer than shorts, but are not as long as trousers.How to Pronounce Capri? (CORRECTLY)
How did capri pants get their name?
Capri pants, named for the resort island, were created by Italian designer Emilio Pucci in the '50s as part of a revolutionary new sporty-casual look.What is meant by capri pants?
Definition of capri pants: close-fitting women's pants that end above the ankle. — called also capris.