capon

Example Sentences

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Inside the Marché Beauvau, the Marché d’Aligre’s historic covered market, featuring higher-quality butchers, fishmongers, and cheese and poultry sellers, shoppers were eyeing capon, oysters and truffles for the holidays.

From New York Times • Dec. 22, 2021

On second thought, this could be the year of the capon.

From Washington Post • Jan. 2, 2017

Bill occupied the kitchen, and invariably cooked a turkey at Thanksgiving and a capon at Christmas.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2013

Sixty-nine dignitaries enjoyed a lavish spread featuring 12 courses, including eggs stuffed with foie gras, turtle soup and Sussex capon.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2012

"You run if you want to eat tonight," he shouted, his promises of a plump crisp capon already forgotten.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin