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1veal
noun \ˈvēl\
: the meat of a young cow (called a calf) that is used for food
Full Definition of VEAL
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: the flesh of a young calf
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Origin of VEAL
Middle English veel, from Anglo-French, calf, veal, from Latin vitellus small calf, diminutive of vitulus calf — more at wether
First Known Use: 14th century
2veal
verb
Definition of VEAL
transitive verb
: to kill and dress (a calf) for veal
First Known Use of VEAL
circa 1901
VEAL Defined for Kids
veal
noun \ˈvēl\
Definition of VEAL for Kids
: the meat of a young calf used for food
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