What is "kapia"

Kapia \Ka"pi*a\, n. [Native name.] (Min.) The fossil resin of the kauri tree of New Zealand.

n. The fossil resin of the kauri tree of New Zealand.

Kapia is a Turkish phrase for an outdoor meeting place, usually located at a public intersection or bridge. The Kapia was usually equipped with sofas and coffee and was used for residents of a town or village for social occasions.

A kapia is featured prominently in the novel The Bridge on the Drina.