bean-caper

noun

Any perennial herb of the genus Zygophyllum.

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Meanings

nounbean-caper (plural bean-capers)

plural bean-capers · alternative beancaper · alternative bean caper

  1. Any perennial herb of the genus Zygophyllum.
    1. Especially Zygophyllum fabago (Syrian bean-caper), native to Asia and Eastern Europe, introduced and invasive in arid regions elsewhere.

Origin

The flower buds are used as capers.

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