caper

v. jump about, dance

n. wild shrub with edible buds; jump, skip; trick

The caper (Capparis spinosa L.) is a perennial spiny shrub that bears rounded, fleshy leaves and big white to pinkish-white flowers. A caper is also the pickled bud of this plant. The bush is native to the Mediterranean region, growing wild on walls or in rocky coastal areas throughout. The plant is best known for the edible bud and fruit (caper berry) which are usually consumed pickled. Other species of Capparis are also picked along with C. spinosa for their buds or fruits.
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Noun
1. any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis
(hypernym) shrub, bush
(hyponym) native pomegranate, Capparis arborea
(member-holonym) Capparis, genus Capparis
2. pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces
(hypernym) pickle
(part-holonym) common caper, Capparis spinosa
3. a crime (especially a robbery); "the gang pulled off a bank job in St. Louis"
(synonym) job
(hypernym) robbery
4. a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
(synonym) antic, joke, prank, trick, put-on
(hypernym) diversion, recreation
(hyponym) dirty trick
5. a playful leap or hop
(synonym) capriole
(hypernym) leap, leaping, spring, saltation, bound, bounce
6. gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement; "it was all done in play"; "their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly"
(synonym) play, frolic, romp, gambol
(hypernym) diversion, recreation
(hyponym) flirt, flirting, flirtation, coquetry, dalliance, toying
Verb
1. jump about playfully
(hypernym) jump, leap, bound, spring
(derivation) play, frolic, romp, gambol

(v. i.)
To leap or jump about in a sprightly manner; to cut capers; to skip; to spring; to prance; to dance.
  

(n.)
The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper (Capparis spinosa), much used for pickles.
  

(n.)
A vessel formerly used by the Dutch, privateer.
  

(n.)
A plant of the genus Capparis; -- called also caper bush, caper tree.
  

(n.)
A frolicsome leap or spring; a skip; a jump, as in mirth or dancing; a prank.
  

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