Etymology

Cap Blanc-Nez

Today it means: A headland in Pas-de-Calais department, Hauts-de-France, France. Full definition →

French cap + blanc + nez
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  1. French · derived fromcap + blanc + nez
  2. English todayCap Blanc-Nez

From French cap + blanc + nez, literally "Cape White Nose".

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