Now, who thinks of crime, and who thinks of some kinda vegetable, when you read that word?
ca·per2 Pronunciation Key (kāpər)
n.
1. A usually spiny Mediterranean shrub (Capparis spinosa) having white to pale lilac flowers and dehiscent fruits with reddish pulp.
2. A pickled flower bud of this plant, used as a pungent condiment in sauces, relishes, and various other dishes.
Anyone else know any completely pointless words that also mean more common ones?
(And yep, incidentally, I do have CharMap. :3 ) |