noun
Uncommon
Cecil
SEE-suhl
Cecil (noun) means a small fried patty made of minced meat, breadcrumbs, and onions. Example: “Her grandmother served cecils with mashed potatoes and gravy.”
noun
1
A small fried patty made of minced meat, breadcrumbs, and onions.
"Her grandmother served cecils with mashed potatoes and gravy."
"They have a wonderful recipe for beef cecils."
How to use Cecil
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fried meatball-like patty, less commonly a male given name.
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Word forms
- Plural
- cecils
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Etymology
The dish sense likely comes from the given name Cecil, itself from Latin Caecilius, a Roman family name related to "caecus" ("blind").
Frequently asked questions
What does “Cecil” mean?
The word “Cecil” means a small fried patty made of minced meat, breadcrumbs, and onions. In plain terms, a fried meatball-like patty, less commonly a male given name.
How do you pronounce “Cecil”?
“Cecil” is pronounced SEE-suhl (/ˈsiːsəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cecil” in a sentence?
Here is “Cecil” used in a sentence: “Her grandmother served cecils with mashed potatoes and gravy.”
What part of speech is “Cecil”?
“Cecil” is a noun.
Where does the word “Cecil” come from?
The word “Cecil” comes from Latin. The dish sense likely comes from the given name Cecil, itself from Latin Caecilius, a Roman family name related to "caecus" ("blind").
Is “Cecil” a common word?
“Cecil” is an uncommon word in modern English.
