caper

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A vessel formerly used by the Dutch; privateer
A plant of the genus Capparis, also called caper bush, caper tree
the capercaillie
The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper (Capparis spinosa), which is pickled and eaten
A crime, especially theft, or a narrative about such a crime
To leap or jump about in a sprightly manner; to cut capers; to skip; to spring; to prance; to dance
A frolicsome leap or spring; a skip; a jump, as in mirth or dancing; a prank
The flower bud of a bush native to the Mediterranean and parts of Asia The small buds are picked, sun-dried and then pickled in a vinegar brine
If you caper about, you run and jump around because you are happy or excited. They were capering about, shouting and laughing. to jump around and play in a happy excited way (Probably from capriole (16-21 centuries), from , from caper; CAPRICORN). Any of the low prickly shrubs that make up the genus Capparis (family Capparaceae), of the Mediterranean region. The European caperbush (C. spinosa) is known for its flower buds, which are pickled in vinegar and used as a spicy condiment. The term caper also refers to one of the pickled flower buds or young berries. Buds of C. decidua are eaten as potherbs, and curries are prepared from seeds and fruits of C. zeylandica
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
{i} wild shrub with edible buds; jump, skip; trick
Capers are unopened flower buds which come from the caper bush They are usually pickled, and are peppery in flavor Recipe: Light Chicken Piccata
{f} jump about, dance
The weather is so foul, not even a caper would venture out A Manx (Atasözü) A caper is a fisherman of Cape Clear in Ireland, who will venture out in almost any weather
a playful leap or hop a crime (especially a robbery); "the gang pulled off a bank job in St
The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper (Capparis spinosa), much used for pickles
A plant of the genus Capparis; called also caper bush, caper tree
any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis
A vessel formerly used by the Dutch, privateer
A crime (esp. theft) or a story about such a crime
pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces
a playful leap or hop
a crime (especially a robbery); "the gang pulled off a bank job in St Louis"
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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"
jump about playfully
Louis" pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis jump about playfully
Capers are the small green buds of caper plants. They are usually sold preserved in vinegar
pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis jump about playfully
A plant of the genus Capparis; -- called also caper bush, caper tree
caper bush
See Capper, a plant, 2
caper film
film about an illegal act, film about committing a crime (often presented in a funny or light-hearted manner)
caper sauce
allemande sauce with capers
caper spurge
poisonous Old World spurge; adventive in America; seeds yield a purgative oil
caper spurge
An ornamental European spurge (Euphorbia lathyris) having a latex considered to be a potential source of hydrocarbons that can be converted into fuel
caper tree
shrub of southern Florida to West Indies shrub or small tree of southern Florida to Central and South America
caper tree
See Capper, a plant, 2
cut a caper
To frolic or romp; to dance about in a frantic or ridiculous manner

I thought he intended to cut a caper round the bed; but suddenly composing himself, he fell on his knees.

bean caper
perennial shrub of the eastern Mediterranean region and southwestern Asia having flowers whose buds are used as capers
bean caper
A deciduous plant of warm climates, generally with fleshy leaves and flowers of a yellow or whitish yellow color, of the genus Zygophyllum
capered
past of caper
caperer
{i} person who skips about, leaps or dances
caperer
One who capers, leaps, and skips about, or dances
capering
present participle of caper
capers
flower buds of a Mediterranean shrub that are pickled and used as a condiment
capers
unopened buds of the caper bush bush sauces, cold roast meat, condiment, smoked seafood f, d, pickled
capers
third-person singular of caper
capers
Immature buds of a shrub in the Mediterranean that are pickled They may be packed in the brine or in coarse salt
capers
Buds from the Caper Bush, usually steeped and stored in brine Capers add liveliness to white and other sauces, to salads and creamed dishes, and, as condiments, to appetizers, meats, and seafood
capers
Italian flower buds pickled in salt brine or vinegar
capers
plural of caper
capers
The pickled flower buds of a Mediterranean shrub, capers are a sharp, distinctively flavored addition to sauces, stews, fish dishes, and salads Capers are packed in brine, so it is best to rinse and drain them before using Opened jars should be kept refrigerated
capers
These are the sun-dried, then pickled buds of a bush native to the Mediterranean Capers make a pungent addition to many sauces and condiments, including tartar sauce
capers
- The flower buds of a small bush found in Mediterranean countries To make capers, the buds are dried and then pickled in vinegar with some salt To reduce saltiness, rinse before using The piquant taste of capers permeates any sauce quickly, and just a few supply a big flavor boost
common caper
prostrate spiny shrub of the Mediterranean region cultivated for its greenish flower buds which are pickled
cut a caper
{f} act strangely
caper
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