capriool

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

• IPA^(key): /ˌkaː.priˈoːl/

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• Hyphenation: ca‧pri‧ool
• Rhymes: -oːl

capriool f (plural capriolen, diminutive capriooltje n)

1. a leap, a caper

   Synonym: bokkensprong

2. a caper, a mischievous prank