Definition of Osso buco

1. Noun. Sliced veal knuckle or shin bone cooked with olive oil and wine and tomatoes and served with rice or vegetables.

Generic synonyms: Dish

Definition of Osso buco

1. Noun. An Italian dish of veal shanks braised in white wine tomatoes etc, often served with risotto. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Osso Buco

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osso buco (current term)
ossuaries
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osteanagenesis
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osteichthyan
osteichthyans
ostein

Literary usage of Osso buco

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Milan & the Italian Lakes by Dan Colwell (1999)
"... Atmospheric fin de siecle decor in this trattoria where you can enjoy classic Lombard specialities such as risotto and osso buco. ..."

2. Cancun, Cozumel and Riviera Maya Alive by Bruce Conord (2005)
"... osso buco Milanese, ricotta & spinach pasta, tiramisu. W«e« The house specialty is beautifully presented lobster medallions and shrimp simmered in white ..."

3. Adventure Guide to Tampa Bay and Florida's West Coast by Chelle Koster Walton (2003)
"made pasta with fresh tomato sauce, sauteed grouper, or lamb osso buco. Make sure to leave room for Ridgway's famous homemade desserts. ..."

4. St. Martin and St. Barts Alive! by Harriet Greenberg (2003)
"Chicken is prepared piccata and parmigiana, veal comes Milanese-style or with peppers, and the osso buco is served with gnocchi. ..."

5. Baltimore and the Chesapeake Bay by Barbara Radcliffe Rogers, Stillman Rogers (2001)
"... we have trouble choosing between those and the risottos - especially the mushroom one. The osso buco - hard to find in restaurants - is outstanding. ..."

6. The Canadian Rockies Adventure Guide by Brenda Koller (2006)
"Specialties include fresh pasta dishes and pizza baked in the wood-burning oven, as well as seafood and meat — try the osso buco Milan-style. ..."

7. Adventure Guide Virgin Islands by Lynne M. Sullivan (2006)
"... followed by a French or Northern Italian entrée such as filet gorgonzola or osso buco. Fresh-baked bread and side dishes accompany each meal. ..."

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