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Meaning of the word cutlet in English

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cutlet

US /ˈkʌt.lət/
UK /ˈkʌt.lət/
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Noun

1.

a thin slice of meat, especially veal or pork, cut from the leg or rib

Example:
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She prepared breaded pork cutlets for dinner.
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The chef recommended the veal cutlet with lemon sauce.
Synonym:
chopescalopeschnitzel
2.

a flat, usually round, cake of minced meat, fish, or vegetables, often breaded and fried

Example:
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Vegetable cutlets are a popular vegetarian dish.
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She made delicious fish cutlets for lunch.
Synonym:
pattycroquettecake
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