Definitions

1. verb

to castrate a male bird, especially a game bird, in order to make it suitable for eating.

“The chef wanted to caponise the pheasants before serving them at the banquet.”

2. verb

to render (a male animal) castrated in order to make its flesh more tender and suitable for eating.

“The farmer caponised his roosters to sell their meat at the market.”

3. noun

a castrated male bird, especially a game bird, reared for eating.

“The chef served a delicious capon at the wedding dinner.”