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schnitzel

Syllabification: (schnit·zel)
Pronunciation: /ˈSHnitsəl/
Definition of schnitzel

noun

  • a thin slice of veal or other light meat, coated in breadcrumbs and fried.

Origin:

from German Schnitzel, literally 'slice'

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