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Definition of Cape verde islands
1. Noun. A group of islands in the Atlantic off of the coast of Senegal.
Generic synonyms: Archipelago
Group relationships: Atlantic, Atlantic Ocean
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cape Verde Islands
Literary usage of Cape verde islands
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Journal of American Folk-lore by American Folklore Society (1917)
"TEN FOLK-TALES FROM THE cape verde islands. BY ELSIE CLEWS PARSONS. THE following
tales were collected from Portuguese-Negro immigrants resident in Rhode ..."
2. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1910)
"30, pi. vi. lantic, in a triangular space between the Azores, Canaries and Cape
Verde islands, the sargasso sea embraces an area equalling the Mississippi ..."
3. Sailing Alone Around the World by Joshua Slocum (1901)
"... comparison with Columbus — The Canary Islands—The cape verde islands—Sea life —
Arrival at Pernambuco—A bill against the Brazilian government—Preparing ..."
4. A Narrative of Voyages and Commercial Enterprises by Richard Jeffry Cleveland (1850)
"... Hospitality and Benevolence — Sail from Orotava—cape verde islands—Land at
Tristan d'Acunha — Procure Fish and Potatoes—Jonathan Lambert — Arrive at, ..."
5. Recollections of a Rebel Reefer by James Morris Morgan (1917)
"... the clipper ship Dictator — Treatment of prisoners — cape verde islands —
Narrow escape from USS Mohican — Crew of Dictator ship with us — Chasing ships ..."
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