capon

Speech parts

1. capon - Noun

2. capon - Verb

3. Capon - Proper noun

Meaning

A castrated cock, esp. when fattened; a male chicken gelded to improve his flesh for the table.

To castrate; to make a capon of.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

hare coney doe bunny hart pigeon biddy lapin chinchilla turkey gander bull chicken rabbit rooster
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Antonyms

lion lord gladiator man hero champion
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Hypernyms

chicken poulet Gallus gallus volaille

Phrases with the word

capon's-feather capon's-tail

Anagrams

pocan copan Ponca

Examples

And that at the death of a tenant, or of a sale the same lands to be charged with an easy fine as a capon or a reasonable sum of money for a remembrance. Source: Internet

Overall, it is often thought that capon meat is more tender, juicy, and flavorful than regular chicken. Source: Internet

Frenchie’s (Tomer Capon) ability to recognize he’s protecting Kimiko (Karen Fukuhara) for the wrong reasons is one of the more touching moments of the season. Source: Internet

Paired this off with a simple roast Capon and crisp white Blanc, a most excellent repast. Source: Internet

The concentration of fat in both the light and dark areas of the capon meat is greater than in that of the uncastrated males. Source: Internet

This process does not occur in the capon. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

capologist capology capomo capon's-feather capon's-tail caponata