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Cape triangle

Cape triangle noun: one of several denominations of triangular postage stamps issued by the Cape of Good Hope during the period 1853-1864.

cape triangle: one of several denominations of triangular postage stamps issued by the Cape of Good Hope during...
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Noun

Cape triangle (plural Cape triangles)

  1. (informal) One of several denominations of triangular postage stamps issued by the Cape of Good Hope during the period 1853-1864.
    • Some of the Cape Triangles are very rare and expensive, depending on grade and condition.2003, Cape of Good Hope Wine Co.

Forms of Cape triangle

pluralCape triangles

Origin of Cape triangle

From its shape and origin.

Questions about Cape triangle

What does Cape triangle mean?
Cape triangle means one of several denominations of triangular postage stamps issued by the Cape of Good Hope during the period 1853-1864.
What part of speech is Cape triangle?
Cape triangle is a noun.
What is the plural of Cape triangle?
The plural of Cape triangle is Cape triangles.

Words near Cape triangle in the dictionary

  1. Cape sundews
  2. Cape teal
  3. Cape teals
  4. Cape Town
  5. Cape Towner
  6. Cape triangle
  7. Cape triangles
  8. Cape Tribulation
  9. Cape tulip
  10. Cape Verde
  11. Cape Verde Time

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