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veau

noun

Simple meaning

Meat from a calf.

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voh
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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈvoʊ

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noun

  1. Meat from a calf

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Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Typical Use
Rare

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veau iiivictor veauveau veal

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  • escalope de veau orloffnounCompound term

    Lightly sauteed veal cutlets spread with a Soubise sauce and liver paste then sprinkled with grated Parmesan and baked briefly.

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