Cape Verde
[ vurd ]
/ vɜrd /
noun
a republic consisting of a group of islands (Cape Verde Islands) in the Atlantic, W of Senegal in W Africa: formerly an overseas territory of Portugal; gained independence in 1975. 1557 sq. mi. (4033 sq. km). Capital: Praia.
OTHER WORDS FROM Cape Verde
Cape Ver·de·an [vur-dee-uh n] /ˈvɜr di ən/, nounBritish Dictionary definitions for cape verdean (1 of 2)
Cape Verdean
/ (ˈvɜːdɪən) /
adjective
of or relating to Cape Verde or its inhabitants
noun
a native or inhabitant of Cape Verde
British Dictionary definitions for cape verdean (2 of 2)
Cape Verde
/ (vɜːd) /
noun
a republic in the Atlantic off the coast of West Africa, consisting of a group of ten islands and five islets: an overseas territory of Portugal until 1975, when the islands became independent. Official language: Portuguese. Religion: Christian (Roman Catholic) majority; animist minority. Currency: Cape Verdean escudo. Capital: Praia. Pop: 531 046 (2013 est). Area: 4033 sq km (1557 sq miles)