capriool

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch caprioel, from Middle French capriole, from Italian capriola, from Late Latin capreola, from capreolus.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌkaː.priˈoːl/
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  • Hyphenation: ca‧pri‧ool
  • Rhymes: -oːl

Noun

capriool f (plural capriolen, diminutive capriooltje n)

  1. a leap, a caper
    Synonym: bokkensprong
  2. a caper, a mischievous prank
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