Capuan

adjective

Cap·​u·​an

ˈkapyəwən

: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of Capua

especially : luxurious

found the Capuan comforts he expected in Virginia

—Henry Adams

Word History

Etymology

Capua ancient city of Italy known for its luxury (from Latin) + English -an

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