filet mignon

noun

fi·​let mi·​gnon ˌfi-(ˌ)lā-mēn-ˈyōⁿ How to pronounce filet mignon (audio)
fi-ˌlā-
plural filets mignons ˌfi-(ˌ)lā-mēn-ˈyōⁿz How to pronounce filet mignon (audio)
fi-ˌlā-
: a thick slice of beef cut from the narrow end of a beef tenderloin

Examples of filet mignon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Steaks offered include a filet mignon and prime rib-eye sourced from the famed Creekstone farms. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 28 Feb. 2024 Chop House is world renowned for steak (try the signature wagyu filet mignon). Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024 The perfect pair is back, filet mignon and lobster. The Courier-Journal, 5 Feb. 2024 Main courses include a Delmonico ribeye, filet mignon and Faroe Island salmon. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2024 Menu highlights include an omlette surprise and filet mignon.. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2024 Entrees include Fiola lobster ravioli with ginger, chives and lobster roe; Australian wagyu filet mignon with foie gras and winter truffles. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2024 The dinner menu includes specialty mac-and-cheeses, pastas, short rib stroganoff, salmon and filet mignon. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024 While there isn’t any signature filet mignon among the menu of pending free agents, the Cardinals have a plateful of stick-to-your-ribs, meat and potato players who have served them well in various roles. Bob McManaman, The Arizona Republic, 4 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

French, literally, dainty fillet

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of filet mignon was in 1835

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Cite this Entry

“Filet mignon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filet%20mignon. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

filet mignon

noun
fi·​let mi·​gnon ˌfil-(ˌ)ā-mēn-ˈyän How to pronounce filet mignon (audio)
fi-ˌlā-
plural filets mignons -mēn-ˈyänz How to pronounce filet mignon (audio)
: a thick slice of beef cut from the narrow end of a tenderloin
Etymology

French, literally, "dainty fillet"

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