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Caper
01
a small, pickled flower bud used as a condiment
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The pasta was garnished with capers.
She added capers to the salad for extra tang.
02
cappero
a risky or illegal action, often adventurous or daring
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The gang planned a caper to steal the museum's jewels.
The detective caught them in the middle of a caper.
03
a light-hearted or mischievous act for fun or amusement
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The children were up to a caper in the garden.
It was just a harmless caper between friends.
04
an absurd, over-the-top, or comical action performed to amuse or shock
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The comedian 's caper with the giant hat had everyone in stitches.
Their office caper involved wearing outrageous costumes.
05
a sudden, joyful jump or skip
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The lamb made a caper across the field.
He did a little caper when he heard the good news.
06
any of various plants in the genus Capparis
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The caper grows wild in Mediterranean climates.
Capers are harvested from Capparis spinosa.
to caper
01
saltellare, balzellare
to skip or dance about in a lively or playful manner
Intransitive
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After receiving good news, she could n't help but caper around the room in celebration.
Dopo aver ricevuto buone notizie, non poteva fare a meno di saltellare per la stanza in segno di celebrazione.
The children capered joyfully in the meadow, reveling in the warmth of the sun.
I bambini saltellavano gioiosamente nel prato, godendosi il calore del sole.
