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caper

ca·per

UK/ˈkeɪpə/ US/ˈkeɪpɚ/ uncommon
verb (1) noun (6)

verb

1.

noun

1.

any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis

2.

pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces

3.

a crime (especially a robbery)

  • “the gang pulled off a bank job in St. Louis”
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5.

a playful leap or hop

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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”
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Origin

From Latin capparis, from Ancient Greek κάππαρις (kápparis).

Phrases

  • bean caper
  • caper cutting
  • caper merchant
  • caper sauce
  • caper spurge
  • cut a caper
  • Indian caper

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