cape

cape · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A sleeveless cloak or garment that hangs from the shoulders.

  2. 2.

    A point of land extending into a body of water.

Forms

plural: capes

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    Cape of Good Hope — a famous promontory in South Africa
  • •
    crusader's cape — a flowing garment worn in medieval times

Related words

See also: cloak, headland, peninsula
Synonyms: cloak, headland, promontory

Etymology

Two distinct origins: The garment sense comes from Late Latin cappa meaning "hooded cloak." The geographical sense comes from French cap, from Latin caput meaning "head."