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veal

/viːl/

Meanings
noun
The flesh of a calf (i.e. a young bovine) used for food.

Examples :

"My mother prefers veal cutlets, but I find the taste a little bland. "
food animal

Related Words

Illustration bovine

bovine noun

/ˈbəʊ.vaɪn/ /ˈboʊvaɪn/

An animal of the family, subfamily, tribe, or genera including cattle, buffaloes and bison.

"The farmer kept a herd of bovine on his land, mostly cows for milk production. "

Illustration mother

mother noun

/ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌðɚ/

A (human) female who has given birth to a baby

"He had something of his mother in him."

Illustration food

food noun

/fuːd/ /fud/

Any solid substance that can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life.

"The innkeeper brought them food and drink."

Illustration calf

calf noun

/kæf/ /kɐːf/ /kɑːf/

A young cow or bull.

"The farmer pointed to a newborn calf wobbling on its legs in the pasture. "

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prefers verb

/prɪˈfɜrz/ /priˈfɜrz/

To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better.

"I prefer tea to coffee."

Illustration little

little noun

/ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ /ˈlɪtl̩/

A small amount.

"Can I try a little of that sauce?"

Illustration cutlets

cutlets noun

/ˈkʌtləts/ /ˈkʌtlɪts/

A thin slice of meat, usually fried.

"My mom made delicious chicken cutlets for dinner last night. "

Illustration flesh

flesh noun

/flɛʃ/

The soft tissue of the body, especially muscle and fat.

"My grandmother's flesh felt soft and warm when I hugged her. "

Illustration used

used verb

/juːzd/

To utilize or employ.

"The student used a calculator to solve the math problem. "

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bland adjective

/blænd/

Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating.

"a bland diet"

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young noun

/jʌŋ/

People who are young; young people, collectively; youth.

"The young of today are well-educated."

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taste noun

/teɪst/

One of the sensations produced by the tongue in response to certain chemicals; the quality of giving this sensation.

"He had a strange taste in his mouth."