1. Verb
To leap or jump about in a sprightly manner; to cut capers; to skip; to spring; to prance; to dance.
2. Noun
A frolicsome leap or spring; a skip; a jump, as in mirth or dancing; a prank.
3. Noun
A vessel formerly used by the Dutch, privateer.
4. Noun
The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper (Capparis spinosa), much used for pickles.
5. Noun
A plant of the genus Capparis; -- called also caper bush, caper tree.
6. Noun
any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis
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