Caper

Caper - Other Definitions

• (v. i.) To leap or jump about in a sprightly manner; to cut capers; to skip; to spring; to prance; to dance.
  
  
• (n.) A frolicsome leap or spring; a skip; a jump, as in mirth or dancing; a prank.
  
  
• (n.) A vessel formerly used by the Dutch, privateer.
  
  
• (n.) The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper (Capparis spinosa), much used for pickles.
  
  
• (n.) A plant of the genus Capparis; -- called also caper bush, caper tree.
  
  
• bush () Alt. of Caper tree
  
  
• tree () See Capper, a plant, 2.
  
  
• (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Caper