piccata

/pɪˈkatə/

Definitions

1. noun

a thin slice of meat, typically veal or pork, cut into a long, thin piece and usually served with a sauce.

“The chef expertly cooked the piccata and presented it to the diners.”

2. verb

to cut or cook meat in the style of a piccata.

“The chef piccata the pork and served it with a tangy sauce.”

Synonyms

  • cutlet
  • scallop
  • slice

Antonyms

  • chunk
  • thick