Braciole

/brəˈtʃoʊl/ noun

Definition

A variant spelling of braciola; a thin slice of meat rolled with filling and cooked, common in Italian-American cuisine.

Etymology

An alternate English spelling of 'braciola,' showing how Italian culinary terms have multiple accepted English renderings depending on regional dialect and usage.

Kelly Says

Italian-American cooking has multiple spellings for the same dishes because immigrants spelled words phonetically—'braciola' and 'braciole' sound the same in New York Italian kitchens!

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