Capon
noun
A male chicken that has been castrated to improve the quality of its flesh for food.
For our holiday dinner, we'll be having a roasted capon instead of a traditional turkey.
Often appears as...
- roasted capon
- juicy capon
noun
A bullied or dominated man or boy; used as an insult for weak or cowardly men.
You're such a capon! You never stand up for yourself.
Often appears as...
- act like a capon
- call someone a capon
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A male chicken that has been castrated to improve the quality of its flesh for food.
For our holiday dinner, we'll be having a roasted capon instead of a traditional turkey.
Often appears as...
- roasted capon
- juicy capon
noun
A bullied or dominated man or boy; used as an insult for weak or cowardly men.
You're such a capon! You never stand up for yourself.
Often appears as...
- act like a capon
- call someone a capon
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Specialty
Capon is specifically prized in culinary contexts for its tender meat.
The chef recommends trying the capon for an exquisite dining experience.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Common
Capon is less common than chicken or turkey and might not be widely available.
I had to visit several stores before I could find a capon for the recipe.
Pro Tip 3/3Holiday Choice
A capon may be chosen for festive meals due to its size and taste.
We're having a capon this Christmas as a special treat.
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Specialty
Capon is specifically prized in culinary contexts for its tender meat.
The chef recommends trying the capon for an exquisite dining experience.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Common
Capon is less common than chicken or turkey and might not be widely available.
I had to visit several stores before I could find a capon for the recipe.
Pro Tip 3/3Holiday Choice
A capon may be chosen for festive meals due to its size and taste.
We're having a capon this Christmas as a special treat.
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Specialty
Capon is specifically prized in culinary contexts for its tender meat.
The chef recommends trying the capon for an exquisite dining experience.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Common
Capon is less common than chicken or turkey and might not be widely available.
I had to visit several stores before I could find a capon for the recipe.
Pro Tip 3/3Holiday Choice
A capon may be chosen for festive meals due to its size and taste.
We're having a capon this Christmas as a special treat.
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"All the World's a...
In fair round belly with good capon lin’d, With eyes severe and beard of formal cut, Full of wise saws and modern instances; And so he plays his part. The sixth age shifts
Video examples
"All the World's a...
In fair round belly with good capon lin’d, With eyes severe and beard of formal cut, Full of wise saws and modern instances; And so he plays his part. The sixth age shifts
Example 1 of 1
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