Definition for CA'PON

CA'PON, n. [Sp. capon; Port. capam; It. cappone; Fr. chapon; L. capo; Ir. cabun; D. kapoen; G. kapaun; Arm. cabon; Sw. and Dan. kapun; Gr. καπων. Qu. the root of Fr. couper.]

A castrated cock; a cock-chicken gelded as soon as he quits his dam, or as soon as he begins to crow.

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