Capuan is an adjective that means luxurious.
Our word of the day is a toponym, meaning it is a word that takes its origin from a place. In this instance, the place was an ancient Italian city named Capua which was known as a place of great opulence and luxury.
Capuan emigrated from this city and arrived in the English language in the 16th century. Here’s an example of it in use:
When it comes to capuan eateries, my favorite would have to be the one on 17th and Broadway. it’s so fancy, even the doggie bags are plated with gold.
