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capon

/ˈkeɪ.pɒn/

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noun

/ˈkeɪ.pɒn/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее кастрированного петуха, выращиваемого ради нежного и ароматного мяса.

A noun referring to a castrated male chicken, raised for its tender and flavorful meat.

  1. Meat of a castrated roosterB2formalculinary

    The flesh of a castrated male chicken, known for being tender and flavorful.

    ruМясо каплуна

    • The chef prepared a roasted capon for the holiday dinner.
    • Capon is often considered more succulent than regular chicken.
    • She ordered a capon dish at the restaurant.
  2. Castrated male chickenB2formal

    A male chicken that has been castrated to improve the quality of its meat.

    ruКаплун

    • Farmers raise capons for their tender meat.
    • The capon was raised on a small farm.
    • Capons are typically larger than regular chickens.
Forms
  • capons plural form
  • capons' possessive plural form
  • capon's possessive singular form