Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
caponize
verb
/ˈkeɪpəˌnaɪz/
Definition
To castrate a rooster, usually to improve the quality of its meat.
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.
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.
Synonyms
- castrate
- alter
