veal
Translation
veal
Examples
We had veal cutlets for dinner.
We had veal cutlets for dinner.
Veal is more tender than beef.
Veal is more tender than beef.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the meat of a young calf We had veal for dinner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: calf meat; Antonyms: beef, pork
Etymology
From Old French 'veel' (calf), from Latin 'vitellus', a diminutive of 'vitulus' (calf).
Memory Tips
Associate 'veal' with the similar-sounding French word 'veau' or Italian 'vitello', both meaning calf or veal.