caperberry en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From caper + berry.
Meanings
- Capparis spinosa, a perennial winter-deciduous plant that bears rounded, fleshy leaves and large white to pinkish-white flowers, often eaten as pickled buds (capers).
- A flower bud of a caper tree, sometimes served pickled as a garnish.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| caperberries | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| caper berry | alternative | lexicographic |
Synonyms
caper · caperbush · Flinders rose · caper
Translations (15)
sv kapris (fruit) · fi varrellinen kapris (fruit) · es caparrón (fruit) · he צלף (fruit) · ca taperot (fruit) · scn cucuncio (fruit) · fi kaprismarja (fruit) · fi kapris (fruit) · es alcaparrón (fruit) · fr capron (fruit) · fi kaprispensas (plant) · el Κάππαρις η ακανθώδης (fruit) · it cocuncio (fruit) · de Kapernapfel (fruit) · fi kapris (plant)