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Wiener schnitzel

noun

Etymology

From German Wiener Schnitzel (literally “Viennese schnitzel”). Attested in English since the 1850s.

  1. borrowed from Wiener Schnitzel

Definitions

  1. A veal cutlet dipped into flour, egg and breadcrumbs, then fried.

    • I’ve had genuine delicate Wiener schnitzel in Vienna, authentic big-as-a-plate Milanese cutlets in Milan and the well-loved Milanesa in Argentina, sometimes as a sandwich.

  2. Alternative letter-case form of Wiener schnitzel.

    • Just don't count on scarfing traditional Wiener Schnitzel at any of the crude wooden benches—table waits for small parties can exceed an hour.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA