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Wiener schnitzel

American

[vee-ner shnit-suhl, shnit-suhl] / ˈvi nər ˌʃnɪt səl, ˈʃnɪt səl /

noun

Viennese Cooking. a breaded veal cutlet, variously seasoned or garnished.

Wiener schnitzel British

/ ˈviːnə ˈʃnɪtsəl /

noun

a large thin escalope of veal, coated in egg and crumbs, fried, and traditionally served with a garnish

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Etymology

Origin of Wiener schnitzel

1860–65; < German, equivalent to Wiener Viennese + Schnitzel cutlet, chop

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