The caper (Capparis spinosa L.) is a perennial spiny shrub that bears rounded, fleshy leaves and big white to pinkish-white flowers. A caper is also the pickled bud of this plant.
verb (used without object) 1. to leap or skip about in a sprightly manner; prance; frisk; gambol. –noun . 2. a playful leap or skip. 3. a prank or trick; harebrained escapade.