capri pants

noun plural, ca·pri pants often capitalized C \kə-ˈprē-\

: close-fitting women's pants that end above the ankle

Full Definition of CAPRI PANTS

: close-fitting women's pants that end above the ankle —called also capris

Capri, Italy

First Known Use: 1952

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