- caper ca·per
- I ['keɪpə(r)]
n
Culin capperoII ['keɪpə(r)]1. n(escapade) scherzetto, birichinata, (leap) saltello2. vi(child) saltellare
English-Italian dictionary. 2013.
caper ca·per
Look at other dictionaries:
Caper — Ca per, n. [F. c[^a]pre, fr. L. capparis, Gr. ?; cf. Ar. & Per. al kabar.] 1. The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper ({Capparis spinosa}), much used for pickles. [1913 Webster] 2. (Bot.) A plant of the genus… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
caper bush — Caper Ca per, n. [F. c[^a]pre, fr. L. capparis, Gr. ?; cf. Ar. & Per. al kabar.] 1. The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper ({Capparis spinosa}), much used for pickles. [1913 Webster] 2. (Bot.) A plant of the genus … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Caper sauce — Caper Ca per, n. [F. c[^a]pre, fr. L. capparis, Gr. ?; cf. Ar. & Per. al kabar.] 1. The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper ({Capparis spinosa}), much used for pickles. [1913 Webster] 2. (Bot.) A plant of the genus … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
caper tree — Caper Ca per, n. [F. c[^a]pre, fr. L. capparis, Gr. ?; cf. Ar. & Per. al kabar.] 1. The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper ({Capparis spinosa}), much used for pickles. [1913 Webster] 2. (Bot.) A plant of the genus … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Caper — Ca per, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Capered} p. pr. & vb. n. {capering}.] [From older capreoll to caper, cf. F. se cabrer to prance; all ultimately fr. L. caper, capra, goat. See {Capriole}.] To leap or jump about in a sprightly manner; to cut capers;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Caper — Ca per, n. A frolicsome leap or spring; a skip; a jump, as in mirth or dancing; a prank. [1913 Webster] {To cut a caper}, to frolic; to make a sportive spring; to play a prank. Shak. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Caper — Ca per, n. [D. kaper.] A vessel formerly used by the Dutch, privateer. Wright. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
caper — ca|per1 [ keıpər ] noun count 1. ) a food with a strong flavor that consists of a small green flower BUD preserved in salt or VINEGAR 2. ) INFORMAL an activity that is not honest or not very serious: How did you get involved in that caper? caper… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Caper bush — Ca per bush , Caper tree Ca per tree See {Capper}, a plant, 2. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Caper tree — Caper bush Ca per bush , Caper tree Ca per tree See {Capper}, a plant, 2. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Bean caper — Caper Ca per, n. [F. c[^a]pre, fr. L. capparis, Gr. ?; cf. Ar. & Per. al kabar.] 1. The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper ({Capparis spinosa}), much used for pickles. [1913 Webster] 2. (Bot.) A plant of the genus … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
