English Explanatory Dictionary

Cape Verde

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. An archipelago and country in West Africa. Official name: Republic of Cabo Verde.

Pronunciation

/keɪp ˈvɝd/ /keɪp ˈvɝdi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Soundguys-Cape Verde.wav En-Cape Verde.ogg

Word forms

Cape Verde

Etymology

Partial calque of Portuguese Cabo Verde, from cabo (“cape”) + verde (“green”).

Synonyms

Cabo Verde

Related words

Praia

Derived words

Cape Verdean Cape Verde Time
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