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capers

British  
/ ˈkeɪpəz /

plural noun

  1. the flower buds of the caper plant, which are pickled and used as a condiment

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I had the kombu-cured Japanese hamachi with navel orange, capers, chili, and kohlrabi—bright, balanced, and just a little spicy.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

He recommends chicken piccata, a bright and acidic dish that’s heavy on butter, capers, lemon juice and lemon zest.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

Then scatter olives and capers on top, and let the pan bubble away on the stovetop over high heat until the sauce reduces and the flavors meld.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

The ding on these capers is that there’s always too much casting.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

They cut all sorts of capers and whiffed the meat as it slowly came to perfection with the seasoning penetrating to the bone.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston

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