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Definition of Capri
1. Noun. An island (part of Campania) in the Bay of Naples in southern Italy; a tourist attraction noted for beautiful scenery.
Definition of Capri
1. n. Wine produced on the island of Capri, commonly a light, dry, white wine.
Definition of Capri
1. Proper noun. an island in the Bay of Naples; part of Campania ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Capri
Literary usage of Capri
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Italy from the Alps to Naples: Handbook for Travellers by Karl Baedeker (Firm) (1904)
"F. 7); landing or embarking 30 c., at Sorrento or Capri 20 c., by the boats of
the hotels at Sorrento 50 c. Leaving Naples at 9 am, the steamer reaches ..."
2. The Innocents Abroad: Or the New Pilgrims' Progress by Mark Twain (2001)
"They even put a policeman on board of our boat to keep an eye on us as long as
we were in the Capri dominions. They thought we wanted to steal the grotto, ..."
3. Italy: Handbook for Travellers by Karl Baedeker (Firm, Karl Baedeker (Firm) (1903)
"20, returns thence at 12 to Capri, which it reaches at 12.10 pm Starting again
from Capri at 4 pm (Nov. Ist-Feb. 15th at 3.30) and from Sorrento at 4.50, ..."
4. Southern Italy and Sicily: With Excursions to Malta, Sardinia, Tunis, and by Karl Baedeker (Firm) (1908)
"Fares: from Naples to Capri 6, to Sorrento 43/4 fr., Sorrento to Capri 4 fr.,
... SO pm, according to the season, and return from Capri at 7 or 6 am The ..."
5. Southern Italy and Sicily: With Excursions to Malta, Sardinia, Tunis, and by Karl Baedeker (Firm) (1908)
"Fares: from Naples to Capri 6, to Sorrento 43/4 fr., Sorrento to Capri 4 fr., from
Sorrento via Capri to Naples 9 fr. ; return-tickets (valid for one month) ..."
6. Naples; Past and Present by Arthur Hamilton Norway (1901)
"It must be admitted that the landing-place of Capri is on the way to lose its
... Capri is striving hard to provide conveniences for her visitors, ..."
7. A Tramp Trip: How to See Europe on Fifty Cents a Day by Lee Meriwether (1886)
"THE little island of Capri is noted for its women, who possess a peculiar kind
... Not a few English artists who go to Capri to paint, end by marrying their ..."
8. Cruising the Mediterranean: A Guide to the Ports of Call by Larry H. Ludmer (2002)
"Some ships stop at Naples and some at Capri, but rare is the one that will ...
On the other hand, the port of Capri is small and you'll have to use tender ..."
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