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

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Caper Translations

caper in Dutch is bokkesprongen maken
caper in German is Kapriole, Luftsprung
caper in Portuguese is alcaparra
caper in Spanish is cabriola

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