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A vessel formerly used by the Dutch; privateer
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A plant of the genus Capparis, also called caper bush, caper tree
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the capercaillie
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The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper (Capparis spinosa), which is pickled and eaten
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A crime, especially theft, or a narrative about such a crime
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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
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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
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a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
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{i} wild shrub with edible buds; jump, skip; trick
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Capers are unopened flower buds which come from the caper bush They are usually pickled, and are peppery in flavor Recipe: Light Chicken Piccata
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{f} jump about, dance
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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
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To leap or jump about in a sprightly manner; to cut capers; to skip; to spring; to prance; to dance
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a playful leap or hop a crime (especially a robbery); "the gang pulled off a bank job in St
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The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper (Capparis spinosa), much used for pickles
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A plant of the genus Capparis; called also caper bush, caper tree
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A frolicsome leap or spring; a skip; a jump, as in mirth or dancing; a prank
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any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis
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A vessel formerly used by the Dutch, privateer
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A crime (esp. theft) or a story about such a crime
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pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces
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a playful leap or hop
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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"
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jump about playfully
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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
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Capers are the small green buds of caper plants. They are usually sold preserved in vinegar
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pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis jump about playfully
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A plant of the genus Capparis; -- called also caper bush, caper tree
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