Definitions

1. noun

A young capon, especially one being castrated to prevent it from developing male characteristics and to make it more tender and flavorful.

“The chef prepared a delicious meal using a young capon from the local farm.”

2. noun

A castrated cockerel or rooster, especially one raised for food.

“The butcher sold capons to a local restaurant for their specialty dishes.”

3. verb

To castrate or geld (an animal), especially a young male fowl to be used as food.

“The farmer decided to capon some of his male chickens to make them more suitable for the market.”