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Definition of cape verde

cape verde

Adjective:Cape Verdean
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cape verde Lexical Profile

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An island country located in the central Atlantic Ocean, consisting of an archipelago of ten volcanic islands situated off the western coast of Africa.

Word Nuance & Usage

In 2013, the country's government officially requested that its Portuguese name, 'Cabo Verde', be used in all languages, though 'Cape Verde' remains widely established in everyday English.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cape verde. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cape verde
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