filet mignon
noun
fi·let mi·gnon
ˌfi-(ˌ)lā-mēn-ˈyōⁿ 
fi-ˌlā-
plural filets mignons
ˌfi-(ˌ)lā-mēn-ˈyōⁿz
fi-ˌlā-
: a thick slice of beef cut from the narrow end of a beef tenderloin
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Nearby eats: Cucina Venti — Kick off a concert date night with a stop at this upscale Italian restaurant, which offer everything from filet mignon and seafood paella to fettuccini with duck confit and kale ravioli.
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Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2024
Inside, a crisp neutral tableau accented by artistic fixtures sets the stage for a memorable culinary experience, from craft cocktails to prime filet mignon and tableside bananas foster.
—Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 22 July 2024
The prix fixe includes an app, entree, and dessert with choices ranging from filet mignon to a catch of the day with gouda grits.
—Deanne Revel, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2024
And its menu of steakhouse classics ranges from oysters to grilled swordfish and filet mignon.
—Nora Heston Tarte, The Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2024
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Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2024
Inside, a crisp neutral tableau accented by artistic fixtures sets the stage for a memorable culinary experience, from craft cocktails to prime filet mignon and tableside bananas foster.
—Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 22 July 2024
The prix fixe includes an app, entree, and dessert with choices ranging from filet mignon to a catch of the day with gouda grits.
—Deanne Revel, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2024
And its menu of steakhouse classics ranges from oysters to grilled swordfish and filet mignon.
—Nora Heston Tarte, The Mercury News, 5 Aug. 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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