caper

1. Any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis (synset 111885540)
   is a type of: bush, shrub - a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
   subtypes:

   • capparis arborea, native pomegranate - small Australian tree bearing edible fruit resembling the pomegranate
   • caper tree, capparis cynophallophora, jamaica caper tree - shrub of southern Florida to West Indies
   • bay-leaved caper, caper tree, capparis flexuosa - shrub or small tree of southern Florida to Central and South America
   • capparis mitchellii, native orange - small Australian tree bearing edible dark purple fruit
   • capparis spinosa, common caper - prostrate spiny shrub of the Mediterranean region cultivated for its greenish flower buds which are pickled
   belongs to: capparis, genus capparis - tropical or subtropical evergreen shrubs or small trees
2. Pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces (synset 107838029)
   is a type of: pickle - vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar
   is a part of: capparis spinosa, common caper - prostrate spiny shrub of the Mediterranean region cultivated for its greenish flower buds which are pickled
3. A crime (especially a robbery) (synset 100784446)
   "the gang pulled off a bank job in St. Louis"
   is a type of: robbery - larceny by threat of violence
   same as: job
4. A playful leap or hop (synset 100513278)
   is a type of: bounce, bound, leap, leaping, saltation, spring - a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
   same as: capriole
5. Gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement (synset 100512828)
   "it was all done in play"; "their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly"
   is a type of: diversion, recreation - an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
   subtypes:

   • coquetry, dalliance, flirt, flirtation, flirting, toying - playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
   • craziness, folly, foolery, indulgence, lunacy, tomfoolery - foolish or senseless behavior
   • game - frivolous or trifling behavior
   • horseplay - rowdy or boisterous play
   • teasing - playful vexation
   • word play - playing on words or speech sounds
   same as: frolic, gambol, play, romp
6. A ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement (synset 100428583)
   is a type of: diversion, recreation - an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
   subtypes:

   • dirty trick - an unkind or aggressive trick
   • practical joke - a prank or trick played on a person (especially one intended to make the victim appear foolish)
   same as: antic, joke, prank, put-on, trick

1. Jump about playfully (synset 201971111)
   is a type of: bound, jump, leap, spring - move forward by leaps and bounds

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