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Passero Cape

Passero Cape

8.4
A cape at the southeastern tip of Sicily
  • proper noun
translation icon : Cabo Passero
  • The lighthouse at Passero Cape is a popular landmark for visitors exploring Sicily's coast.

Examples

  • Many migratory birds can be seen near Passero Cape during the spring and autumn seasons.

  • Fishermen often gather at Passero Cape because of its rich marine life.

  • We visited Passero Cape during our trip to Sicily.

  • Have you ever been to Passero Cape?

  • Fishermen often gather at Passero Cape because of its rich marine life.

  • Many migratory birds can be seen near Passero Cape during the spring and autumn seasons.

  • The lighthouse at Passero Cape is a popular landmark for visitors exploring Sicily's coast.

Synonyms

Cape Passero
vsPassero Cape
7.5

A cape that forms the southeastern corner of the island of Sicily, Italy

is the same but uses tip instead of corner
Capo Passero
vsPassero Cape
8.7

A cape at the south-east corner of Sicily, Italy

is the same but focuses on forming the extreme tip

Surface Forms

Passero Cape main

Morphology

Passero + cape

This is a toponym formed from the proper name 'Passero' and the noun 'cape' (a promontory), so a learner who knows 'cape' will readily infer it denotes a headland called Passero. They may not be able to derive the precise geographic detail (southeastern tip of Sicily) from the constituents, but the basic referential meaning is compositionally transparent.

Etymology

Passero Cape may come from the Italian word passero meaning 'sparrow' and cape meaning a point of land into the sea. Picture small birds resting on that coastal point; that's why the name fits a sea tip known for its birds.