a. [ L. caper goat. ] (Chem.) Of or pertaining to capric acid or its derivatives. [ 1913 Webster ]
Capric acid (also called
Caprylic acid (also called
Caproic acid (also called
‖n. [ It. See Caprice. ]
‖a. [ It. ] (Mus) In a free, fantastic style. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. caprice, It. capriccio, caprice (perh. orig. a fantastical goat leap), fr. L. caper, capra, goat. Cf Capriole, Cab, Caper, v. i. ]
a. [ Cf. F. capricieux, It. capriccioso. ] Governed or characterized by caprice; apt to change suddenly; freakish; whimsical; changeable. “Capricious poet.” Shak. “Capricious humor.” Hugh Miller. [ 1913 Webster ]
A capricious partiality to the Romish practices. Hallam.
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n. [ L. capricornus; caper goat + cornu horn: cf. F. capricorne. ]
The sun was entered into Capricorn. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
Capricorn beetle (Zool.),