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CAPRI [2 records]

Record 1 2006-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Women's Clothing
DEF

A slim-fitting women's pant that stops just above the ankle.

CONT

Capri pants (often just called capris) are a style of trousers worn primarily by young women during the summer. They are designed to end near the mid-calf or just below the calf.

OBS

Named after the Italian vacation island of Capri where the cut became popular in the 1950s, capris continue to offer resort style and relaxed elegance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vêtements pour dames
DEF

[Pantalon] plus long, coupé au mollet ou à la cheville, et plus large [que le pantalon corsaire].

Spanish

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Record 2 1988-05-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités

Spanish

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