kapoen

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/
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  • 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: deugniet, guit, schalk

References
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