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cape sparrow
nounLow (technical/specialist vocabulary)
/ˈkeɪp ˌspær.əʊ/A small passerine bird (Passer melanurus) native to southern Africa, with distinctive chestnut head markings and black bib.
cape town
nounB2
/ˌkeɪp ˈtaʊn/A major port city in South Africa, legislative capital of the country, known for its Table Mountain and Cape of Good Hope.
cape verde
nounB1
/ˌkeɪp ˈvɜːd/An island country and archipelago located in the central Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of West Africa.
cape verdean
adjectivenounC1
/ˌkeɪp vəːˈdiːən/A person from Cape Verde, or something relating to Cape Verde, a country comprising an archipelago off the northwest coast of Africa.
cape work
nounLow
/ˈkeɪp ˌwɜːk/The action or task of building or using a cap or protective covering.
cape york
nounMedium
/ˌkeɪp ˈjɔːk/A large peninsula in the far north of Queensland, Australia, notable for its rugged terrain, Indigenous communities, and distinctive ecology.
cape york peninsula
nounLow
/ˌkeɪp ˌjɔːk pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/A large, remote peninsula forming the northernmost part of the Australian mainland, located in Queensland.
capeador
nounLow-frequency
/ˌkapɪˈɑːdɔː/A bullfighter who specializes in using the cape (capa or muleta) to execute passes and maneuvers with the bull, distinct from the matador who delivers the final kill.
capek
nounC1 (Upper Intermediate / Advanced)
/ˈtʃɑːpeɪk/A state of physical and/or mental exhaustion resulting from prolonged activity, stress, or lack of recovery.
capelet
nounLow
/ˈkeɪp.lət/A short cape or covering for the shoulders, often decorative or part of a garment.
capelin
nounLow
/ˈkeɪp(ə)lɪn/A small, schooling fish (Mallotus villosus) found in cold northern waters, a key forage species for larger fish, seabirds, and marine mammals.
capeline
nounC2
/ˈkapəlɪn/A 16th–17th century brimmed felt hat of military origin, later a type of woman's soft hat or a surgical dressing for the head.
capella
nounLow
/kəˈpɛlə/A term with two primary uses: 1) the brightest star in the constellation Auriga, 2) historically, a chapel or choir, from which the star's name derives.
capelli d'angelo
nounLow
/kəˌpɛlɪ dænˈdʒɛləʊ/A type of pasta that is long, very thin, and straight, similar to thin spaghetti.
capellini
nounLow
/ˌkapəˈliːni/A type of pasta, the thinnest of the long, round strands, thinner than spaghetti.
capellmeister
nounC2/Rare
/kəˈpɛlˌmaɪstə/The director or conductor of a choir, orchestra, or musical establishment, especially in a royal or noble court.
capello
nounC2
/kəˈpɛləʊ/A legendary hat or headpiece, often referred to in phrases or as a surname; more commonly known as a proper noun associated with the football manager Fabio Capello.
caper
nounverbverb-intransitiveC1
/ˈkeɪpə(r)/A playful, foolish, or illegal activity; a prank or escapade.
caper family
nounC2
/ˈkeɪpə ˌfæm(ə)li/The plant family Capparaceae (or Capparidaceae), consisting of flowering plants including the caper bush (Capparis spinosa), known for producing edible flower buds and fruits.
capercaillie
nounRare (C2)
/ˌkapəˈkeɪli/A large, woodland-dwelling grouse native to the northern regions of Eurasia, known for its distinctive dark plumage and elaborate mating displays.

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