Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
caponize
verb
/ˈkeɪpəˌnaɪz/
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Definition
To castrate a rooster, usually to improve the quality of its meat.
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Examples
- The farmer decided to caponize several roosters to enhance the quality of the meat for the feast.
- In some cultures, caponized chickens are preferred for their tender flesh and rich taste.
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Meaning
Caponize refers to the process of making a rooster a capon by removing its testicles, which alters its hormonal balance and leads to a different texture and flavor of meat.
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Synonyms
- castrate
- alter