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Meaning of "filet mignon" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FILET MIGNON

From French, literally: dainty fillet.
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PRONUNCIATION OF FILET MIGNON

filet mignon  [ˈfɪleɪ ˈmiːnjɒn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FILET MIGNON

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Filet mignon is a noun.
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WHAT DOES FILET MIGNON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Filet mignon

Filet mignon is a steak cut of beef taken from the smaller end of the tenderloin, or psoas major of the beef carcass, usually a steer or heifer. In French this cut can also be called filet de bœuf, which translates in English to beef fillet. When found on a menu in France, filet mignon generally refers to pork rather than beef. The tenderloin runs along both sides of the spine, and is usually harvested as two long snake-shaped cuts of beef. The tenderloin is sometimes sold whole. When sliced along the short dimension, creating roughly round cuts, and tube cuts, the cuts from the small forward end are considered to be filet mignon. Those from the center are tournedos; however, some butchers in the United States label all types of tenderloin steaks "filet mignon." In fact, the shape of the true filet mignon may be a hindrance when cooking, so most restaurants sell steaks from the wider end of the tenderloin - it is both cheaper and much more presentable. The tenderloin is the most tender cut of beef and is also arguably the most desirable and therefore the most expensive. The average steer or heifer provides no more than 500 grams of it.

Definition of filet mignon in the English dictionary

The definition of filet mignon in the dictionary is a small tender boneless cut of beef from the inside of the loin.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FILET MIGNON


bouillon
ˈbuːjɒn
bourguignon
ˈbɜːɡɪnˌjɒn
bourguignonne
ˌbɜːɡɪnˈjɒn
chignon
ˈʃiːnjɒn
court-bouillon
ˈkʊətˈbuːjɒn
mignon
ˈmɪnjɒn
pinyon
piːˈnjɒn
sabayon
ˌsæbaɪˈjɒn
yon
jɒn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FILET MIGNON

file
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WORDS THAT END LIKE FILET MIGNON

Agnon
anon
Avignon
boeuf bourguignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
cannon
canon
cedar of Lebanon
champignon
Lebanon
Lennon
lorgnon
magnon
McKinnon
Menon
Parthenon
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Synonyms and antonyms of filet mignon in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «filet mignon» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FILET MIGNON

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Translator English - Chinese

菲力牛排
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

filet mignon
570 millions of speakers

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filet mignon
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फ़िले मिग्नॉन
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

سمك فيليه
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

филе миньон
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

filé mignon
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ফিলে মিনোন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

filet mignon
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Filet mignon
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Filet Mignon
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Translator English - Japanese

フィレミニヨン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

필렛 미뇽
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Filet mignon
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

thịt bò thăn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Filet mignon
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फाईलट मिगनॉन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

filet mignon
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

filetto mignon
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

filet mignon
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

філе міньйон
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

file mignon
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

φιλέ μινιόν
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

filet mignon
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

filet mignon
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

filet mignon
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of filet mignon

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FILET MIGNON»

The term «filet mignon» is quite widely used and occupies the 52.546 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FILET MIGNON» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about filet mignon

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FILET MIGNON»

Discover the use of filet mignon in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to filet mignon and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Filet Mignon a Mrs. Millet & Mrs. Hark Mystery
Filet Mignon, the trademark of BFK. Here she was, right inside that operation, actually sitting at Cassandra Gates' desk. Judy completed the entry except for pressing the "enter" key so she could resume work quickly if someone looked in.
Margaret Searles, 2006
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The Calorie Counter: 4th Edition
... fat roasted filet mignon roast trim 'A in fat roasted filet mignon roast trim 'A in fat roasted filet mignon trim 0 in fat broiled filet mignon trim 'A in fat broiled ground 70% lean broiled ground 75% lean broiled ground 80% lean broiled ground 85%  ...
Annette B. Natow, 2006
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From Fatback to Filet Mignon
The autobiography of a successful African American attorney, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker, which chronicles her struggle to rise from poverty to prosperity.
Jonell S. Clark, 1998
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Race and Economics: How Much Can Be Blamed on Discrimination?
Consider filet mignon and chuck steak. Assume—realistically—that consumers prefer the former. Then the question becomes: why is it, despite consumer preferences, that chuck steak sells at all? The fact is that chuck steak outsells filet  ...
Walter E. Williams, 2011
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Cupboard Love 2: A Dictionary of Culinary Curiosities
See also apple. filet mignon The mignon part of filet mignon, the name of a choice cut of beef, is a French word meaning dainty or delicate. The term filet mignon did not appear in English until the early twentieth century, but mignon itself was ...
Mark Morton, 2004
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Grilling Basics: A Step-by-Step Guide to Delicious Recipes
filet MiGnon and tenderloin The most expensive cut of beef can be improved only one way: by grilling A filet mignon, which is a slice of beef tenderloin, is one of the most expensive and tender cuts of beef, with less fat. The fat is intramuscular, ...
Linda Johnson Larsen, 2009
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The Everything Glycemic Index Cookbook
Filet Mignon and Roasted Red Pepper Wraps 182 London Broil with Grilled Vegetables 183 London Broil with Onions and Sweet Potato Sticks 184 Sirloin Steak and Tomato Salad on Scandinavian Flatbread 185 Filet Mignon 185 Beef ...
LeeAnn Weintraub Smith, 2010
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Delicious Easy Recipes That Anyone Can Cook
“Delicious Filet Mignon stuffed with succulent crab, wrapped in bacon and topped with whiskey-peppercorn sauce. Three great flavors come together. Prep Time: 5 min Inactive Prep Time: — Cook Time: 40 min Level: Easy Serves: 4 servings ...
Paul Butkevich, 2010
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City Limits
Terry Teachout. 6 Truck Stop Days w. I was a small boy, my parents and I went to dinner every Saturday night at the Charcoal House, a restaurant on the north side of town. I always ordered filet mignon. I liked saying "I'll have filet mignon, ...
Terry Teachout, 2002
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Ribs, Chops, Steaks, & Wings
Here is a lip-smackin' love song to everyone's favorite cuts of meat with more than 40 easy-to-prepare recipes.
Ray Lampe, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FILET MIGNON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term filet mignon is used in the context of the following news items.
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One great dish: Hughie's banh mi
The 32-ounce containers are filled and sealed before your eyes. Hughie's is known for its shaking beef, wok-seared slices of filet mignon that ... «Houston Chronicle, Jul 15»
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Eagle Ridge Resort near Galena a scenic, active destination
I had delicious baked salmon that melted in my mouth while my wife and daughter had petite filet mignon cuts that they raved about. And for my ... «Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jul 15»
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'True Detective': 5 Critic Reactions Slamming HBO's Season 2 Cast …
... writing, cinematography — that to expect the equivalent in Season 2 is like complaining you can't order filet mignon at Outback." 3. «Design & Trend, Jul 15»
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[RESTAURANT REVIEW] The Capital Grille in Midtown Manhattan
... with Vine Ripe Tomatoes, served with crisp crostini and 15-year aged balsamic is the perfect bite before diving into a bisque or filet mignon. «Alister & Paine Magazine, Jul 15»
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SuperChefs is Louisville's Newest Hero
On the “Civilian” menu, guests will find items listed under hero's civilian names, like the Bruce Banner, which features filet mignon with a side of ... «Louisville.com, Jul 15»
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Food you will 'Krave'
Serving up filet mignon in a classic pepper cream sauce; roasted garlic mash and sautéed mushrooms or rib-eye steak served with baby ... «Trinidad & Tobago Express, Jul 15»
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Pacifica's weekly special reels in diners
Fresh seafood delivered daily is this upscale restaurant's main draw with top quality rib-eye, filet mignon, free range chicken, pork carnitas and ... «The Desert Sun, Jul 15»
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10 Year-Old Summering In The Hamptons With Full-Time Nanny …
10 Year-Old Summering In The Hamptons With Full-Time Nanny, Filet Mignon Dinners, Private Jet Rides Doesn't Think Doubling His ... «DealBreaker, Jul 15»
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A Question of Taste
... table of summer's altar take the form of burgers and a farmers' market peach pie or crab-stuffed filet mignon and Pavlovas traced with passion ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
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A homemade dinner challenge born of farmers markets and a …
Beef ends are the same cut of meat as filet mignon, sold cheaper because they lack the nice round shape. They ran $13.25, leaving me with an ... «Monterey County Weekly, Jul 15»

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