capon

🇺🇸 /ˈkeɪpɑːn/ 🇬🇧 /ˈkeɪpɒn/
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A capon is a male chicken that has been castrated, or had its sex organs removed, so that it can be fattened up for food.

The chef decided to use a capon in his special dish to add a unique flavor.

translation

n. A capon is a male chicken that has been castrated, or had its sex organs removed, so that it can be fattened up for food.

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Plural capons