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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Reserve a table on their patio and taste dishes like the lobster mac and truffle fries, followed by filet mignon or Faroe Island salmon.
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Nicole Schnitzler, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2024
Bones offers a hearty list of steak and chop cuts, including a Mixed Grill that gives you a sampling of filet mignon, lamb, and pheasant sausage.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024
Pair this with filet mignon au poivre. Buy Now: $56
Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery 2021 Lyndenhurst Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena Napa Valley California
Named for the fragrant Linden trees that grace Spottswoode, Lyndenhurst is one of the premier wines on offer from the estate.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 5 July 2024
Each Disneyland hotel also boasts a range of eateries serving everything from Mickey waffles to filet mignon.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 23 Sep. 2024
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Nicole Schnitzler, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2024
Bones offers a hearty list of steak and chop cuts, including a Mixed Grill that gives you a sampling of filet mignon, lamb, and pheasant sausage.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024
Pair this with filet mignon au poivre. Buy Now: $56
Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery 2021 Lyndenhurst Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena Napa Valley California
Named for the fragrant Linden trees that grace Spottswoode, Lyndenhurst is one of the premier wines on offer from the estate.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 5 July 2024
Each Disneyland hotel also boasts a range of eateries serving everything from Mickey waffles to filet mignon.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 23 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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