filet mignon
noun
fi·let mi·gnon
ˌfi-(ˌ)lā-mēn-ˈyōⁿ 
fi-ˌlā-,
-mēn-ˈyän
plural filets mignons
ˌfi-(ˌ)lā-mēn-ˈyōⁿz
fi-ˌlā-,
-mēn-ˈyänz
: a thick slice of beef cut from the narrow end of a beef tenderloin
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There’s sea bass, filet mignon with mashed potatoes, and an apple crumble with ice cream.
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Emma Soren, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2024
The main draw at La Tête d’Or though is the beef, offered in various breeds — Angus, several styles of Wagyu — and cuts, from Porterhouse to French-style Côte de boeuf and filet mignon.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
The thing to order here is a surf and turf combo that could pairs filet mignon with a variety of seafood from shrimp and scallops to oysters or marinated salmon.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
Highlights include its filet mignon, Ora King salmon and Chilean sea bass.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 19 Dec. 2024
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Emma Soren, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2024
The main draw at La Tête d’Or though is the beef, offered in various breeds — Angus, several styles of Wagyu — and cuts, from Porterhouse to French-style Côte de boeuf and filet mignon.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
The thing to order here is a surf and turf combo that could pairs filet mignon with a variety of seafood from shrimp and scallops to oysters or marinated salmon.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
Highlights include its filet mignon, Ora King salmon and Chilean sea bass.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 19 Dec. 2024
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filet mignon
noun
fi·let mi·gnon
ˌfil-(ˌ)ā-mēn-ˈyän
fi-ˌlā-
plural filets mignons
-mēn-ˈyänz
: a thick slice of beef cut from the narrow end of a tenderloin
Etymology
French, literally, "dainty fillet"
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