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caponise

/kæpənaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does caponise mean?

verb

To castrate a male bird, especially a capon, or to make someone or something less masculine or less powerful. To make something less intense or less severe.

Example

"The chef caponised the rooster to make it suitable for the dinner menu."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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