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bay-leaved caper

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun bay-leaved caper has 1 sense
  1. caper tree, bay-leaved caper, Capparis flexuosa - shrub or small tree of southern Florida to Central and South America
    --1 is a kind of caper

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Bay-Leaved Caper

Description:

The bay-leaved caper, scientifically known as Capparis pachyrrhizos, is a perennial flowering plant native to India, Southeast Asia, and tropical Australia. It belongs to the Capparaceae family and is renowned for its aromatic leaves and edible flower buds, which are used in various culinary preparations.

Senses and Usages:

Noun: Bay-Leaved Caper

In this sense, "bay-leaved caper" refers to the actual plant and its parts used for culinary purposes.

Sample Sentence:

The chef added some fresh bay-leaved capers to the pasta sauce, enhancing its flavor and aroma.

Noun: Bay-Leaved Caper (Plural: Bay-Leaved Capers)

This usage denotes the preserved flower buds of the bay-leaved caper plant, commonly pickled or salted, which are used as a condiment or seasoning in various dishes.

Sample Sentence:

The Mediterranean salad was garnished with a handful of tangy bay-leaved capers.

Adjective: Bay-Leaved Caper

When used as an adjective, "bay-leaved caper" describes something that has the characteristic flavor or scent reminiscent of the bay-leaved caper plant or its flowers.

Sample Sentence:

The chicken dish was seasoned with bay-laurel leaves to give it a distinct bay-leaved caper aroma.

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