Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cape triangle

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.78 in modern English

Syllables: cape -tri-an-gle
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

4

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

One of several denominations of triangular postage stamps issued by the Cape of Good Hope during the period 1853-1864.

Informal

Example Sentences

"Some of the Cape Triangles are very rare and expensive, depending on grade and condition."

Etymology

From its shape and origin.

Usage

Informal

Inflected Forms

Cape triangles (plural)

Questions

What does cape triangle mean?: One of several denominations of triangular postage stamps issued by the Cape of Good Hope during the period 1853-1864.
Where does cape triangle come from?: From its shape and origin.

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