caper vs Capparis spinosa

Capparis spinosa vs caper

caper and Capparis spinosa both are nouns.

caper is a verb but Capparis spinosa is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
caper	Yes	No	Yes	No
Capparis spinosa	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, Capparis spinosa is a hyponym of caper; that is, Capparis spinosa is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than caper:

caper: any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis
Capparis spinosa: prostrate spiny shrub of the Mediterranean region cultivated for its greenish flower buds which are pickled

Other hyponyms of caper include Capparis arborea, native pomegranate, caper tree, Capparis cynophallophora, Jamaica caper tree, bay-leaved caper, caper tree, Capparis flexuosa, Capparis mitchellii, native orange, common caper.

caper (noun)	Capparis spinosa (noun)
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement	prostrate spiny shrub of the Mediterranean region cultivated for its greenish flower buds which are pickled
a crime (especially a robbery)
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
a playful leap or hop
pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces
any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis

caper (verb)	Capparis spinosa (verb)
jump about playfully

Difference between caper and Capparis spinosa

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