Veal Meaning in English
word
/ˈviɫ/
veel
/vˈiːl/
veel
Definition
Meat that comes from a young calf (a young cow), usually very tender and light in color. Often used in special dishes in European cooking.
Usage & Nuances
'Veal' is always used as an uncountable noun. Often appears in phrases like 'veal cutlet', 'veal stew' or 'veal parmesan'. It is considered a delicacy, and some people avoid it for ethical reasons due to the age of the calves.
Spanish: ternera (carne de becerro)Portuguese (BR): vitelaPortuguese (PT): vitelaChinese (Simplified): 小牛肉Chinese (Traditional): 小牛肉Hindi: बछड़े का मांसArabic: لحم العجلBengali: বাছুরের মাংসRussian: телятинаJapanese: 子牛肉Vietnamese: thịt bêKorean: 송아지고기Turkish: dana etiUrdu: بچھڑے کا گوشتIndonesian: daging sapi muda
Example Sentences
We had veal for dinner last night.
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Veal is very tender and soft.
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She ordered grilled veal at the restaurant.
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I don’t usually eat veal because it’s not common where I live.
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The chef’s special tonight is veal with mushrooms.
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My grandmother makes the best veal stew you’ll ever taste.
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