veal
1 synonym for veal, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Meat from a young calf.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
veau
How to use veal
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
veal cutlet
veal chop
milk-fed veal
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman veel, ultimately from Latin vitulus ("calf") — the same root that gives us "vitellus," the biological term for egg yolk.
Full origin of veal →Frequently asked questions
What does “veal” mean?
The word “veal” means meat from a young calf. In plain terms, calf meat.
How do you pronounce “veal”?
“Veal” is pronounced veel (/viːl/ in IPA).
How do you use “veal” in a sentence?
Here is “veal” used in a sentence: “The restaurant's special was veal cutlets in a lemon sauce.”
What part of speech is “veal”?
“Veal” is a noun.
Where does the word “veal” come from?
The word “veal” comes from Latin. From Anglo-Norman veel, ultimately from Latin vitulus ("calf") — the same root that gives us "vitellus," the biological term for egg yolk.
Is “veal” a common word?
“Veal” is an uncommon word in modern English.
