Definition of veal
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Origin and Etymology of veal
Middle English veel, borrowed from Anglo-French, “calf, veal,” going back to Latin vitellus “small calf,” diminutive of vitulus “calf”; akin to Greek hétalon “yearling,” Old English wether “ram” — more at wether
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Definition of veal
transitive verb
: to kill and dress (a calf) for veal
First Known Use of veal
circa 1901
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: the meat of a young cow (called a calf) that is used for food
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