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schnitzel

(s̸hnit′səl)

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noun

a cutlet, esp. of veal

Origin: Ger, lit., a shaving, dim. of schnitz, a piece cut off < MHG sniz, akin to OE snithan, to cut, chop < IE base *sneit- > Czech snět, a branch

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noun

A thin cutlet of veal, usually seasoned, that is dipped in batter and fried.

Origin:

Origin: German

Origin: , from Middle High German snitzel

Origin: , diminutive of sniz, slice

Origin: , from snitzen, to carve

Origin: , frequentative of snīden, to cut

Origin: , from Old High German snīdan

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