Definition

Describing something that is not fully developed or is similar to veal, which is meat from young calves.

Example

The chef prepared a vealy dish that highlighted the tenderness of the meat.

Conversation

I tried that new restaurant downtown last night.

Oh really? How was the food?

It was surprisingly good, but some dishes tasted a bit too vealy for my liking.

Yeah, I can see how that might not be for everyone.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vealy is derived from the word 'veal' (from Old French *veal*, meaning meat from a calf) with the suffix '-y' (meaning characterized by or resembling). The word 'vealy' describes something that is characteristic of or resembles veal, typically in flavor or texture.

Memory Tip

Think of 'veal' as the meat from a calf, and remember that 'vealy' means something that has the qualities or characteristics of veal.

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