Meaning & Definition of word "Veal"

Veal

/viːl/

noun:

  • 1. Meat from a young calf.
    • Example: The restaurant specializes in dishes made with veal, such as osso buco and veal piccata.
  • 2. A dish or cuisine that features veal as the main ingredient.
    • Example: She prepared a delicious veal marsala for dinner last night.
  • 3. The flesh of a calf used as food.
    • Example: He prefers veal to beef because he finds it more tender.

Etymology

Middle English 'veale', from Old French 'veal', from Latin 'vitellus' meaning 'young cow'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

veal cutlet:

A thin slice of veal that is breaded and fried.

veal stew:

A dish made by slow cooking veal with vegetables and stock.

veal scallopini:

Thinly sliced veal, sautéed and often served with a sauce.

Related Words

calf:

A young cow or bull, typically less than one year old.

beef:

Meat from cattle.

butcher:

A person who prepares and sells meat.

Slang Meanings of veal

Meaning: The phrase 'veal' can sometimes be used slangily to refer to something delicate or tender.

Example Sentence: That fancy restaurant serves veal, it’s all about that delicate flavor.

Meaning: In certain contexts, 'veal' might imply being pampered or spoiled.

Example Sentence: He’s been living the veal life, getting everything handed to him.