Definitions

1. verb

to castrate a male bird, especially a young rooster, to be raised for meat or for use in breeding

“The farmer decided to caponize a few of his chickens to improve the flavor of their meat.”

2. verb

to treat or make (something) like a capon, especially in a way that is considered to be decadent or excessive

“The luxurious lifestyle of the wealthy was often seen as caponized and overly indulgent.”

3. noun

the act or process of castrating a male bird

“The caponization of the rooster was a necessary step in order to raise it for meat.”