caper bush

Meanings

• noun

  A low-growing evergreen shrub belonging to the Capparidaceae family, native to the Mediterranean region. Its edible buds are commonly used as a condiment or in cooking.

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Variants

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capeesh , capiche , capisce , capish

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Etymology

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The name 'caper' is believed to have derived from the Greek word 'karpas', meaning 'bud' or 'shoot'.

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Trivia

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1. Capers are rich in antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties.

2. The caper bush can grow up to 1.5 meters tall, but is often kept small through pruning.

3. Capers are harvested by hand, and the buds are picked before they fully bloom.

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1. Capers: The edible buds of the caper bush, which are pickled and used as a condiment or in cooking.

2. Capparidaceae: The botanical family to which the caper bush belongs.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, the caper bush was believed to have healing properties and was used by the god Apollo to cure his friend Adonis. It is also mentioned in the Bible (Song of Solomon 7:12) and in literature, such as in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night'.

How to Memorize "caper bush"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, shrubby plant with green leaves and small, round, green or brown buds. Visualize the plant growing in a Mediterranean climate.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the caper bush with Mediterranean cuisine and Greek mythology.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'caper' as 'cap' 'er' - like a cap on a bottle, and the bush part is the shrub that grows it.

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