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escalope

escalope, thin cutlet

noun ehs-kah-LOP Rare

Usage Note

Escalope refers to a thin, boneless slice of meat (veal, chicken, turkey) typically pan-fried. The escalope de veau is a classic of French cuisine. The term is also used in French-influenced cooking worldwide.

Examples

"Elle prépare une escalope de veau."

Natural Translation

She is preparing a veal escalope.

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