capon

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It may have started with the cockentrice, a monstrosity made by stitching together the head and upper torso of a pig with a capon, found on feast menus from the fifteenth century.

From Salon • Nov. 16, 2021

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

From Washington Post • Jan. 2, 2017

Tell her you want her to know now that a capon will do for her Thanksgiving because the rest of you will be enjoying the turkey elsewhere, thankful you’re out of grandma’s sight.

From Slate • Aug. 5, 2015

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

He ate little, Hotah observed: a spoon of soup, a bite of the pepper, the leg off a capon, some fish.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin