What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cape state — definitely not American — offering lots of room (9)" mean?

The definition is "offering lots of room". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym="C") + AVER (synonym="AVER") + NO (synonym="NO") + US (synonym="US") = CAVERNOUS; definition: "offering lots of room" The answer is CAVERNOUS.

Cape state — definitely not American — offering lots of room (9)

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