Verde

[ vurd ]

noun

Cape, a cape in Senegal, near Dakar: the westernmost point of Africa.

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His great grandfather sailed from Cape Verde and was involved in the whaling industry of Nantucket Island, Mass.
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The guacamole was perfection with a side of corn tortillas and smoky salsa Verde.
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Not so much a dish but a condiment suited for almost any meal, salsa Verde would have to be one of the tastiest condiments.
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Those storms kicked up in the collision zone around the equator spin westward off the coast of Cape Verde.
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He had to watch his chance, send Juan in to town, and have him bring the girl to the Rio Verde.
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In all probability many objects of interest or information concerning the Mesa Verde cliff dwellers have been lost.
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And now he pushed on till he arrived at a great cape, to which they gave the name of Cape Verde.
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And then you know, as we got out into the Atlantic this side of Cape Verde, the ship began to go to pieces.
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The Chiostro Verde, so called from the greenish colour of its frescoes, contains the Spanish chapel.
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British Dictionary definitions for Verde

Verde

/ (vɜːd) /

noun

Cape Verde a cape in Senegal, near Dakar: the westernmost point of Africa: See also Cape Verde

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