capon
What is another word for capon? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A young cockerel that has been castrated and fattened up for eating.
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How to use capon
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
roast capon
fattened capon
raise a capon
This is an old-fashioned, mostly culinary or farming term rather than everyday vocabulary.
Etymology
The word passed into English through Middle English capoun, going back to Old English capūn and then to an Old Northern French form, capon. Behind all of these lies the Latin word cāpō.
Full origin of capon →Frequently asked questions
What is a capon in cooking terms?
It is a castrated cockerel that has been fattened, prized for producing tender, flavourful meat when roasted.
Why are capons fattened before eating?
Castrating a cockerel and fattening it produces meat that is more tender than that of an ordinary rooster.
Is a capon the same as a chicken?
A capon is a specific type of chicken, a young cockerel that has been castrated and fattened specifically for the table.
