the name of a cape on the western coast of Africa, in a barren and dreary region, near the southern termination of the Great Desert. It forms the boundary of the Bay of Arguin; and, with the exception of Cape Verd, it is the most westerly point of the continent. The Portuguese discovered it in 1441. The approach to it is not unattended with danger. Lat. 20° 47' N. Long. 16° 59' N. There are several other headlands of this name in Africa, America, &c.