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Meaning of "mignon" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MIGNON

From French, from Old French mignot dainty.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MIGNON

mignon  [ˈmɪnjɒn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MIGNON

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Mignon is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES MIGNON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

mignon

Mignon

Mignon is an opéra comique in three acts by Ambroise Thomas. The original French libretto was by Jules Barbier and Michel Carré, based on Goethe's novel Wilhelm Meisters Lehrjahre. The Italian version was translated by Giuseppe Zaffira. The opera is mentioned in James Joyce's "The Dead" and Willa Cather's The Professor's House. Thomas's goddaughter Mignon Nevada was named after the main character.

Definition of mignon in the English dictionary

The definition of mignon in the dictionary is small and pretty; dainty.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MIGNON


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

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MIGNON

might
might-have-been
might´ve
mightier
mightiest
mightily
mightiness
mightn´t
mighty
migmatite
mignonette
migraine
migraineur
migrainous
migrant
migrate
migration
migrational
migrationist
migrator

WORDS THAT END LIKE MIGNON

Agnon
anon
Avignon
boeuf bourguignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
cannon
canon
cedar of Lebanon
champignon
filet mignon
Lebanon
Lennon
lorgnon
magnon
McKinnon
Menon
phenomenon
rognon
Shannon
xenon

Synonyms and antonyms of mignon in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «mignon» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MIGNON

Find out the translation of mignon to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of mignon from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «mignon» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

牛排
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mignon
570 millions of speakers

English

mignon
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मिग्नॉन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

رقيق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

миньон
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

mignon
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চতুর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mignon
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mignon
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Mignon
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ミニョン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

미뇽
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mignon
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thăn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மிக்னோன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मिगनॉन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

minyon
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

mignon
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mignon
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

міньйон
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mignon
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

μινιόν
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Mignon
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mignon
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

mignon
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of mignon

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MIGNON»

The term «mignon» is very widely used and occupies the 19.459 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MIGNON» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MIGNON»

Discover the use of mignon in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mignon and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Invisible Families: Gay Identities, Relationships, and ...
Overturning generalizations about lesbian families derived largely from research focused on white, middle-class feminists, Invisible Families reveals experiences within black American and Caribbean communities as it asks how people with ...
Mignon Moore, 2011
2
Fantastic Reality: Louise Bourgeois and a Story of Modern Art
A critical study of Louise Bourgeois's art from the 1940s to the 1980s: its departure from surrealism and its dialogue with psychoanalysis.
Mignon Nixon, Louise Bourgeois, 2005
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America's Agatha Christie: Mignon Good Eberhart, Her Life ...
"Ultimately, the life and works of Mignon Good Eberhart will appeal to anyone interested in cultural studies, women's studies, the history of detective fiction, contemporary detective fiction, and the role of female authors and female ...
Rick Cypert, 2005
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Modeste Mignon (Webster's Korean Thesaurus Edition)
By using a running English-to-Korean thesaurus at the bottom of each page, this edition of Modeste Mignon by Honor de Balzac was edited for three audiences.
Honoré de Balzac, 2008
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Mignon
Cresap soon discovers that Mignon’s father shipped supplies to the Confederate commander; he could pay for treason with his life. Dazzled by the flirtatious Mignon, Cresap agrees to help free him.
James M. Cain, 2013
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Recent Developments in Nonlinear Cointegration with ...
This book is an introductory exposition of different topics that emerged in the literature as unifying themes between two fields of econometrics of time series, namely nonlinearity and nonstationarity.
Gilles Dufrénot, Valérie Mignon, 2002
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Kareem
The pro-basketball star recalls the highs and lows of his record-breaking career as center for the Los Angeles Lakers
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Mignon McCarthy, 1990
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Grammar Girl's Punctuation 911: Your Guide to Writing it Right
Previously published as part of Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing. Online sensation Grammar Girl makes punctuation fun and easy in Grammar Girl's Punctuation 911. Mignon Fogarty, a.k.a.
Mignon Fogarty, 2011
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Mignon's Afterlives: Crossing Cultures from Goethe to the ...
chapter feature a character called 'Mignon', and her name also appears regularly in titles. By around 1850, in keeping with the evidence of the publicity pamphlet, it looks indeed as if the name itself is being used to advertise stories, novels, ...
Terence Cave, 2011
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Grammar Girl Presents the Ultimate Writing Guide for Students
For beginners to more advanced students, this guide covers it all: the parts of speech, sentences, and punctuation are all explained clearly and concisely with the warmth, wit, and accessibility Grammar Girl is known for.
Mignon Fogarty, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MIGNON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mignon is used in the context of the following news items.
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What Florida burger is one of the world's most expensive?
Filet mignon is ground, char-grilled and served with merlot sauce, a side of caviar and a bottle of Moët Impérial Champagne. Homely but haute: ... «Palm Beach Post, Jul 15»
2
FCC set to approve AT&T-DirecTV deal
The company also pledged to FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn to offer a cheaper standalone broadband offering for low-income ... «Politico, Jul 15»
3
Party like it's 1904 with World's Fair fare
The bulk of the Fair Japan Restaurant's menu was given over to familiar foods such as broiled whitefish (50 cents), filet mignon Parisienne ($1) ... «STLtoday.com, Jul 15»
4
Food Notes: Cook's Country features Barberton chicken
On the menu are prawns on a bed of cuttlefish ink rice, chicken marinated with Asian spices, prosciutto-stuffed pork loin and filet mignon. «Akron Beacon Journal, Jul 15»
5
Carmelo Anthony actually refers to himself as 'Me7o'
This Bleacher Report interview with Kristaps Porzingis is fun -- He wants to rap in Latvian! He's eating filet mignon because it's healthy! «SB Nation, Jul 15»
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ABC's Ginger Zee reveals live on air gender of first child with Ben …
... People reported that guests ate artisan cheese plates, grilled salmon and filet mignon, and a wedding cake served on top of a wine barrel. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
7
Grilling steak 101
And for this classic method, I'm using the term “steak” to cover a variety of cuts, including rib-eye, New York strip and filet mignon — the ... «Gainesville Sun, Jul 15»
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Examining the Wizards roster entering crucial summer of 2016
This remaining group reminds me of Filet Mignon: Not the biggest piece of steak (i.e. total depth, especially inside), but what's there is awfully ... «Comcast SportsNet Washington, Jul 15»
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George Foreman's Butcher Shop Announces New Products …
George's Ranch Reserve and Foreman's Family Vault Premium Angus Beef Filet Mignon are the ultimate in beef luxury. Masterfully hand cut ... «Business Wire, Jul 15»
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Steak 101: Get perfect results without going to a restaurant
And for this classic method, I'm using the term "steak" to cover a variety of cuts, including rib-eye, New York strip and filet mignon - the ... «The Sun Chronicle, Jul 15»

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