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caper

/ˈkeɪpə/
Meanings
  • Noun

    An activity involving secretly taking or hiding something, especially a theft.

    - "The group planned a caper to steal the precious diamond from the museum."
    - "He was arrested for his involvement in a series of daring capers."
    - "The caper went smoothly, with no hiccups or alarms triggered."
  • Noun

    A small, edible flower bud, especially of the caper bush.

    - "Capers are used as a garnish in Mediterranean and Italian cuisines."
    - "The capers add a tangy flavor to the dish."
    - "Fresh capers are preferred over the pickled ones."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈkeɪpɚ/



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  2. /ˈkeɪpɚ/



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  3. /ˈkeɪpɚ/



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Synonyms

caper bush , caper tree , caperberry
Rhymes
Words rhyming with caper
aper , caper , taper
Variants
List of all variants of caper that leads to same result
caper , capers , cut capers , cuts capers , cutting capers , capered , capering , cut a caper
Etymology
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The word 'caper' comes from the Old French word 'caper' meaning 'to leap', and was used to describe the jumping motion of goats when they ate the buds of the caper bush.

Trivia
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  1. Capers are rich in antioxidants and are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

  2. The largest caper bush in the world is located in Sardinia, Italy, and is over 1,000 years old.

  3. The term 'capercaillie' comes from the French words 'capre' (goat) and 'caillou' (stone), referring to the rocky terrain where these birds live.

Related Concepts
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  1. Heist: A caper is a type of heist, which is a criminal activity involving the planning and execution of the theft of valuable items.

  2. Caper bush: The caper bush is a small evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region, whose buds are used as a food and medicine.

Culture
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In literature, capers have been used to describe both the criminal activity and the edible buds. In art, capers have been depicted in still life paintings and in sculptures. In music, the term 'capercaillie' is used as the name of a Scottish dance.

How to Memorize "caper"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a group of people planning a theft, wearing masks and gloves.
    - Visualize the caper buds growing on the caper bush, ready to be picked.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'caper' with the image of a goat jumping to eat the caper buds.
    - Associate the word 'caper' with the image of a group of thieves planning a heist.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that capers are used in cooking and in crime.
    - Remember that capers are small, edible flower buds and a type of heist.

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