Cutlet

Origin

From French côtelette (recorded in English since 1706), from Old French costelette "little rib," from coste "rib, side", from Latin costa; influenced (popular etymology) by English cut.

Full definition of cutlet

Noun

1. A thin slice of meat, usually fried.
2. A chop, a specific piece of meat cut from the side of an animal, especially said of pork, chicken, and beef.

Synonyms

• scallop