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Escalope Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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escalope

esca-lope

🇬🇧 /ˈɛskɐlˌəʊp/

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

food

A thin slice of meat, usually veal or pork, coated in breadcrumbs and fried.

Examples of usage

  • The restaurant is known for its delicious veal escalope.
  • She ordered a pork escalope for dinner.

Translations

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Quick facts about “escalope”

Escalope is a 2-syllable noun (esca-lope). It is pronounced /ˈɛskɐlˌəʊp/. On finesentence.com it has 1 meaning and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #42,324 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'escalope'

The word 'escalope' originated from French cuisine and is derived from the Italian word 'scaloppa', meaning a thinly sliced piece of meat. It became popular in English-speaking countries as a dish prepared by coating and frying thinly sliced meat.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,324, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.