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capparis

 

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Noun capparis has 1 sense
  1. Capparis, genus Capparis - tropical or subtropical evergreen shrubs or small trees
    --1 is a kind of dilleniid dicot genus
    --1 is a member of Capparidaceae, family Capparidaceae, caper family
    --1 has members: caper

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Capparis


Description:

Capparis is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Capparaceae. These plants are native to tropical and subtropical regions and are often cultivated for their edible fruits and buds. The capparis genus includes several species, commonly known as capers, which are used in cooking as a condiment or garnish.

Examples:

Noun:

1. I love the tangy flavor that capparis adds to my pasta sauce.

2. The capparis bush produces delicate white flowers.

Adjective:

1. The chef created a delicious capparis-infused salad dressing.

2. The capparis buds are pickled and commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine.

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