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cape1 definition

cape (kāp)

noun

a sleeveless outer garment hanging over the back and shoulders and often fastening at the neck

Etymology: Fr < OProv capa < LL cappa, cape, hooded cloak

cape2 definition

cape (kāp)

noun

a piece of land projecting into a body of water; promontory; headland: for Cape Cod, Cape Charles, Cape Hatteras, etc. see Cape Cod; Cape Charles; Cape Hatteras

Etymology: ME & OFr < ML caput, headland < L, head

cape Idioms

the Cape

  1. Cape of Good Hope
  2. Cape of Good Hope Province
  3. Cape Cod

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