"Kapenaar" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Kapenaars [plural]
Etymology: From Afrikaans Kapenaar. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|af|Kapenaar}} Afrikaans Kapenaar Head templates: {{en-noun}} Kapenaar (plural Kapenaars)
  1. A native or inhabitant of Cape Town. Categories (topical): Demonyms Synonyms: Capetonian
    Sense id: en-Kapenaar-en-noun-6n6LVE5C Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries

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