/ Dictionary / Index C Cape Verde: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Cape" Verde' Pronunciation: (vûrd), [key] a republic consisting of a group of islandsin the Atlantic, W of Senegal in W Africa: formerly an overseas territory of Portugal; gained independence in 1975. 360,000; 1557 sq. mi. (4033 sq. km). Cap.: Praia. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. capette capeweed Related Content Daily Word Quiz: loathe Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language