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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Menu choices include a black angus filet mignon, roasted butternut squash soup, brioche pudding and other spins on favorites.
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Nadia Lopez, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
The beef steaks are, of course, the star of the show: The menu runs through cuts including filet mignon, New York strip, dry-aged ribeye, and dry-aged porterhouse.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
This steakhouse is known for its high-quality steaks, including filet mignon.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 19 July 2024
Though the compact little filet mignon that graces so many restaurant menus isn’t the only cut of meat from this part of the cow.
—Mary Squillace, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024
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Nadia Lopez, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
The beef steaks are, of course, the star of the show: The menu runs through cuts including filet mignon, New York strip, dry-aged ribeye, and dry-aged porterhouse.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
This steakhouse is known for its high-quality steaks, including filet mignon.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 19 July 2024
Though the compact little filet mignon that graces so many restaurant menus isn’t the only cut of meat from this part of the cow.
—Mary Squillace, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 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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