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cutlet


Meanings
  • noun

    A thin slice of meat, usually veal, coated in breadcrumbs and pan-fried.

    - "She served us delicious veal cutlets with a side of mashed potatoes."
    - "The restaurant is famous for its breaded and fried cutlets."

Synonyms

scallop
Rhymes
Words rhyming with cutlet
rutel , utensil , puttle , grutle , guttle , scuttle
Variants
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cutlet , cutlets
Etymology
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From Middle English 'cuttel', meaning 'slice' or 'piece'.


Trivia
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  1. Cutlets were a popular dish among the ancient Romans, who would often serve them with sauces made from fruits and spices.

  2. In some parts of Europe, it is traditional to serve cutlets on Fridays during Lent, as a meat alternative.


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  1. schnitzel: A German dish similar to cutlets, made with pork, veal, or chicken.

  2. escamole: An edible insect in Mexican cuisine, also called 'moleworm' or 'ant larvae', which is prepared and served in a way similar to cutlets.


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In European cuisine, especially Austrian and Hungarian, cutlets are a popular dish. They can be served with various sauces such as paprika or mushroom gravy.

How to Memorize "cutlet"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a thin slice of meat coated in breadcrumbs and pan-fried to golden brown.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'cutlet' with the image of a breaded and fried meat dish.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Catch a Cutlet, Coat it in Crumbs' to remember the definition.


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