kapoen

From Middle Dutch capoen, ultimately from Latin cāpō. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

• IPA^(key): /kɑˈpun/

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• Hyphenation: ka‧poen
• Rhymes: -un

kapoen m (plural kapoenen, diminutive kapoentje n)

1. capon (a cockerel which has been gelded and fattened for the table)
2. (Belgium) A term of endearment for a little child.

   Synonyms: guit, schalk

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