Main Entry: schnit·zel

Pronunciation: \ˈshnit-səl\

Function: noun

Etymology: German, literally, shaving, chip, diminutive of Schnitz slice, from Middle High German snitz; akin to Old High German snīdan to cut, Old English snīthan, and perhaps to Czech snět bough

Date: 1854

: a seasoned and garnished veal cutlet