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caper

('k/eI/p/@/r )

any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis(noun.plant)

source: wordnet30
pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces(noun.food)

source: wordnet30
a crime (especially a robbery)(noun.act)

Synonym:
job

source: wordnet30
a playful leap or hop(noun.act)

Synonym:
capriole

source: wordnet30
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement(noun.act)

Synonym:
frolic, gambol, play, romp

source: wordnet30
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement(noun.act)

Synonym:
antic, joke, prank, put-on, trick

source: wordnet30
A frolicsome leap or spring; a skip; a jump, as in mirth or dancing; a prank.(noun)

source: webster1913
A vessel formerly used by the Dutch, privateer.(noun)

source: webster1913
The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper (Capparis spinosa), much used for pickles.(noun)

source: webster1913

jump about playfully(verb.motion)

source: wordnet30
To leap or jump about in a sprightly manner; to cut capers; to skip; to spring; to prance; to dance.(verb)

source: webster1913

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