CAPER

Caper

Capparis spinosa, the caper bush, also called Flinders rose, is a perennial winter-deciduous plant that bears rounded, fleshy leaves and large white to pinkish-white flowers. The plant is best known for the edible flower buds, often used as a seasoning, and the fruit, both of which are usually consumed pickled. Other species of Capparis are also picked along with C. spinosa for their buds or fruits. Other parts of Capparis plants are used in the manufacture of medicines and cosmetics.

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caper

Noun

  1. A frolicsome leap or spring; a skip; a jump, as in mirth or dancing; a prank.
  2. A crime, especially theft, or a narrative about such a crime.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A vessel formerly used by the Dutch; privateer.

Noun (etymology 3)

  1. The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper (Capparis spinosa), which is pickled and eaten.
  2. A plant of the genus Capparis.

Noun (etymology 4)

  1. the capercaillie.

Verb

  1. To leap or jump about in a sprightly manner; to cut capers; to skip; to spring; to prance; to dance.


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