Meanings
nounCape triangle (plural Cape triangles)
plural Cape triangles
- informalOne 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.
Origin
From its shape and origin.
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Cape triangle. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Cape%20triangle
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