capillare

capillary

noun adjective kah-peel-LAH-reh Rare

Origin: From Latin capillaris, 'of hair', from capillus, 'hair'.

Also means

hair-thin

Usage Note

Ostrica is feminine (un'ostrica fresca); the plural is ostriche (not ostricas). Oysters are a prestige food in Italian cuisine, particularly associated with Taranto and the Adriatic coast.

Examples

"I capillari trasportano il sangue ai tessuti."

Natural Translation

Capillaries carry blood to the tissues.

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