Meaning of caprice in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /kəˈpris/

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  1. Noun

    caprice

    Etymology

    mid 17th century: from French, from Italian (see capriccio)

    Definitions

    1. a sudden desire

    Examples

    • « he bought it on an impulse »

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