Meaning
A cockerel which has been gelded and fattened for the table.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
Inherited from Middle English capoun, from Old English capūn, from Old Northern French capon (Old French chapon), from Latin cāpō, cāpōnem (Vulgar Latin *cappō).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles: