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ˈkæl picalpe

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Gibraltar, Rock of Gibraltar, Calpenoun

    location of a colony of the United Kingdom on a limestone promontory at the southern tip of Spain; strategically important because it can control the entrance of ships into the Mediterranean; one of the Pillars of Hercules

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  1. Calpe

    Calpe (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkalpe]) or Calp (Valencian pronunciation: [ˈkalp]) is a coastal municipality located in the comarca of Marina Alta, in the province of Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain, by the Mediterranean Sea. It has an area of 23.5 km2 (9.1 sq mi) and a population density of 990 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,600/sq mi). The city lies at the foot of the Penyal d'Ifac Natural Park. In 2022 the population was 24,096 inhabitants.The economy of Calpe is based mainly on tourism and fishing. Many Iberian, Roman and Arab archeological sites exist in the town because of its strategic coastal location. The Prime Meridian crosses Calpe.

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  1. calpe

    It appears there might be some confusion as the term "Calpe" doesn't have a general definition in an academic or conceptual context. However, Calpe is the ancient Roman name for the Spanish city of Gibraltar. It's also sometimes used poetically in English to refer to this place. Additionally, it's a name used for a few businesses and organizations. If you are referring to a different "Calpe" in another context, the term might have a specialized meaning within that area. Without additional context, it's difficult to provide a more accurate definition.

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

  1. Calpë

    Gibraltar, one of the Pillars of Hercules (q. v.).

Mythology

  1. Calpe

    (Cal′pe). One of the pillars of Hercules.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Calpe in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Calpe in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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