Cutlet Definition
kŭtlĭt
cutlets
noun
cutlets
A small slice of meat from the ribs or leg, for frying or broiling, often served breaded.
Webster's New World
A small, flat croquette of chopped meat or fish.
Webster's New World
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Noun
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cutletsOrigin of Cutlet
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From French côtelette (recorded in English since 1706), from Old French costelette "little rib," from coste "rib, side", from Latin costa; influenced (popular etymology) by English cut.
From Wiktionary
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French côtelette from Old French costelette diminutive of coste rib from Latin costa kost- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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