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Plural
capers
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a small, pickled flower bud used as a condiment
Caper refers to the small and flavorful flower bud of the caper plant, typically used as a culinary ingredient to add a tangy and briny flavor to various dishes. Originating from Mediterranean regions, capers are known for their distinctive taste and are often used in sauces, salads, pasta dishes, and as a garnish. They provide a unique and vibrant flavor profile, enhancing the overall taste experience with their pungent and slightly salty notes.
- The pasta was garnished with capers.
- She added capers to the salad for extra tang.
- Capers give sauces a piquant flavor.
- The dish was sprinkled with chopped capers.
- He disliked the strong taste of capers in the recipe.
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a risky or illegal action, often adventurous or daring
- The gang planned a caper to steal the museum's jewels.
- The detective caught them in the middle of a caper.
- It was a clever caper that fooled the security team.
- The movie depicted a bank caper full of suspense.
- She read about a jewel heist caper in the newspaper.
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a light-hearted or mischievous act for fun or amusement
- The children were up to a caper in the garden.
- It was just a harmless caper between friends.
- The film showed characters in comic capers around town.
- He was always planning a new caper to amuse his classmates.
- Their weekend caper involved pranks on each other.
4
an absurd, over-the-top, or comical action performed to amuse or shock
- The comedian's caper with the giant hat had everyone in stitches.
- Their office caper involved wearing outrageous costumes.
- He pulled a caper by pretending to ride an invisible horse.
- The clown's caper made the children roar with laughter.
- A caper of juggling eggs went horribly wrong but was hilarious.
5
a sudden, joyful jump or skip
- The lamb made a caper across the field.
- He did a little caper when he heard the good news.
- The child's caper startled the cat.
- She gave a caper of delight at seeing her friend.
- The dancers performed capers across the stage.
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any of various plants in the genus Capparis
- The caper grows wild in Mediterranean climates.
- Capers are harvested from Capparis spinosa.
- Gardeners planted a caper vine along the wall.
- The flowers of the caper are quite fragrant.
- Capers of different sizes are used in cooking.