caperberry

noun — 2 senses

caperberry

noun

Etymology From caper + berry.

1

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).

2

A flower bud of a caper tree, sometimes served pickled as a garnish.

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