kapoen

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Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kɑˈpuːn/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: ka‧poen
  • Rhymes: -un

Noun

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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