ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Usage: often capitalized
Etymology: Cape Verde islands, Portuguese colony off West Africa + English weed
1. : an archil lichen ( Roccella tinctoria ) abundant in the Cape Verde islands
2.
[ Cape of Good Hope + English weed ]
: a low-growing yellow-flowered composite herb ( Cryptostemma calendulacea ) that is native to southern Africa but introduced into Australia and New Zealand where it is usually considered a troublesome weed
3.
[ Cape of Good Hope + English weed ]
: cat's-ear