"Cape triangle" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Cape triangles [plural]
Etymology: From its shape and origin. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Cape triangle (plural Cape triangles)
  1. (informal) One of several denominations of triangular postage stamps issued by the Cape of Good Hope during the period 1853-1864. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Philately

Inflected forms

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