Capretto

/kə.ˈpret.oʊ/ noun

Definition

Kid goat or young goat meat, a delicacy in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.

Etymology

From Italian capretto, diminutive of capra meaning goat, from Latin capra; the diminutive form emphasizes the young, tender nature of the animal.

Kelly Says

Capretto has been treasured in Mediterranean cooking for centuries—Romans ate it at special feasts, and it remains a springtime delicacy in Italy where young goat is considered far more tender than adult goat!

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