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cutlet definition

cut·let (kut′lit)

noun

  1. a small slice of meat from the ribs or leg, for frying or broiling, often served breaded
  2. a small, flat croquette of chopped meat or fish

Etymology: altered (infl. by cut) < Fr côtelette, dim. of OFr costel, dim. of coste, rib < L costa: see coast

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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