cutlet

 
Pronunciation: /ˈkʌtlɪt/

noun

  • a portion of meat, usually served grilled or fried and often covered in breadcrumbs: a pork cutlet
  • British a lamb or veal chop from just behind the neck: lamb cutlets
  • a flat croquette of minced meat, nuts, or pulses, typically covered in breadcrumbs and shaped like a veal chop: nut cutlets

Origin:

early 18th century: from French côtelette, earlier costelette, diminutive of coste 'rib', from Latin costa