filet mignon

noun

Meaning

A premium, highly tender cut of beef taken from the smaller end of the tenderloin, typically served as a thick, boneless steak.

Examples

For their anniversary dinner, they decided to cook a filet mignon at home.
The restaurant is famous for its perfectly seared filet mignon served with a red wine reduction.

Synonyms: tenderloin, steak, medallion

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filet mignon

noun

Pronunciation: fiˌleɪ miːˈnjɒ̃

Definition

A premium, highly tender cut of beef taken from the smaller end of the tenderloin, typically served as a thick, boneless steak.

Examples

For their anniversary dinner, they decided to cook a filet mignon at home.
The restaurant is famous for its perfectly seared filet mignon served with a red wine reduction.
Although expensive, the filet mignon is prized for its buttery texture and lack of fat.

Synonyms of filet mignon

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