Cabo verde
from portugis
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noun
Proper Name
From portugis
Definition
An island nation in the Atlantic Ocean
Etymology
Borrowed from the Portuguese 'Cabo Verde', meaning 'Green Cape'. The name was given by Portuguese explorers in the 15th century, referring to the cape on the West African coast that served as the starting point for the discovery of the archipelago.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name