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Grey Nose Cape
Cap Gris-Nez (literally "cape grey nose"; ) is a Cape (geography), cape on the Côte d'Opale in the Pas-de-Calais ''département in France, département'' in northern France. The 'Cliffs of the Cape' is the closest point of France to England – from their English counterparts at Dover. Etymology ''Gris-nez'' literally means "grey nose" in English language, English. It is derived from colloquial Dutch "grey cape"; officially, the Dutch name was ''Swartenesse'' ("black cape") to set it apart from ''Blankenesse'' "white cape" (Cap Blanc-Nez) to the northeast. The element ''-nesse'' is cognate to English ''wikt:ness, -ness'', denoting "headland", as in for example Dungeness or Sheerness. Geology The cliffs of Cap Gris-Nez are made of sandstone, clay and chalk. They are mainly grey, which gives the cape its name. It is also a popular place to collect fossils, which are mainly from the Jurassic period. Common fossils include bivalves, gastropods and wood. In the sandstone lay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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A cap is a flat headgear, usually with a visor. Caps have crowns that fit very close to the head. They made their first appearance as early as 3200 BC. Caps typically have a visor, or no brim at all. They are popular in casual and informal settings, and are seen in sports and fashion. They are typically designed for warmth, and often incorporate a visor to block sunlight from the eyes. They come in many shapes, sizes, and are of different brands. Baseball caps are one of the most common types of cap. Types * Ascot cap * Ayam * Baggy green * Balmoral * Beanie (North America) * Bearskin * Beret * Biretta * Busby * Canterbury cap * Cap and bells * Cap of maintenance * Casquette * Caubeen * Caul * Coif * Combination cap (also known as a service cap) * Coppola (cap), Coppola * Cricket cap * Deerstalker * Do-rag * Dutch cap * Sailor cap, Dixie cup, an enlisted sailor's cap, also worn by first-year midshipmen at Annapolis * Fez (hat), Fez * Flat cap (also known as a Kerry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
