How Do You Spell CAPONISE?

Pronunciation: [kˈe͡ɪpənˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Caponise is a spelling of the word that refers to the process of castrating roosters in order to make their meat more tender. The word is pronounced /ˈkeɪpənaɪz/ and follows the common English pattern of -ise/-ize verb endings. The IPA phonetic transcription /ˈkeɪpənaɪz/ can be broken down into individual sounds: the 'k' sound followed by the long 'a' sound, then the 'p' sound, an unstressed 'ə' sound, the 'n' sound, the long 'a' sound, and finally the 'z' sound.

CAPONISE Meaning and Definition

1. Caponise is a transitive verb that refers to the process of castrating a rooster or cockerel, generally for the purpose of improving its meat quality. This practice is primarily carried out in domestic livestock farming or poultry farming. The term can also be used to describe the resulting castrated male bird.

   The process of caponisation involves removing the testes or testicles of the rooster, either surgically or through other methods such as the application of certain chemicals. This castration eliminates the production of testosterone, a hormone responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics, resulting in a milder and more tender meat compared to that of an intact rooster. Caponised birds also tend to develop more fat, which further enhances the flavor and tenderness of the meat.

   Historically, caponised birds have been highly valued for their culinary qualities, especially in European and Asian cuisines. The delicate texture and rich tenderness of capon meat make it a preferred choice for special occasions and festive meals. Additionally, the absence of sexual aggression in capons allows them to be raised together more harmoniously, reducing the risk of fighting and stress-related injuries.

   In summary, caponise refers to the deliberate castration of a rooster or cockerel to improve its meat quality, resulting in a more tender and flavorful bird primarily used for human consumption.

2. To castrate, as a fowl.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for CAPONISE

• xaponise
• vaponise
• faponise
• daponise
• czponise
• csponise
• cwponise
• cqponise
• ca0onise
• capinise
• capknise
• caplnise
• cappnise
• cap0nise
• cap9nise
• capobise
• capomise
• capojise
• capohise
• saponise

Etymology of CAPONISE

The word "caponise" is derived from the Middle French word "caponiser", which itself comes from the Late Latin word "caponizare". "Caponizare" is a combination of "caponem" (meaning a castrated rooster) and the verb suffix "-izare", indicating an action or process. Thus, "caponise" refers to the action of castrating a rooster in order to produce a capon, a type of domesticated chicken prized for its tender meat.

Similar spelling words for CAPONISE

• cabaniss,
• caponize.

Conjugate verb Caponise

CONDITIONAL

I would caponise

you would caponise

he/she/it would caponise

we would caponise

they would caponise

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be caponising

you would be caponising

he/she/it would be caponising

we would be caponising

they would be caponising

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have caponise

you would have caponise

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we would have caponise

they would have caponise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been caponising

you would have been caponising

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we would have been caponising

they would have been caponising

FUTURE

I will caponise

you will caponise

he/she/it will caponise

we will caponise

they will caponise

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be caponising

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we will be caponising

they will be caponising

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have caponised

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we will have caponised

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been caponising

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we will have been caponising

they will have been caponising

IMPERATIVE

you caponise

we let´s caponise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to caponise

PAST

I caponised

you caponised

he/she/it caponised

we caponised

they caponised

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was caponising

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they were caponising

PAST PARTICIPLE

caponised

PAST PERFECT

I had caponised

you had caponised

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we had caponised

they had caponised

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been caponising

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we had been caponising

they had been caponising

PRESENT

I caponise

you caponise

he/she/it caponises

we caponise

they caponise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am caponising

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

caponising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have caponised

you have caponised

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we have caponised

they have caponised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been caponising

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we have been caponising

they have been caponising