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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The difference is that the Cubs are like filet mignon sold at an expensive steakhouse, while the Brewers operate out of a steakhouse chain located somewhere off the interstate.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
Perry's Steakhouse: Mother's Day meal Perry’s Steakhouse, which will open early (11 a.m.) on May 11, has a Mother's Day meal ($49) that includes a 10-oz. filet mignon stuffed with sautéed spinach, wild mushrooms, garlic, onions, fresh herbs and three cheeses served with Truffle Merlot Demiglace.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The menu includes veal, salmon and filet mignon entrées, with pasta dishes of tagliatelle, tortellini and ravioli and desserts of cannoli, tiramisu and gelato.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 24 July 2025
Jon Barr of Brooklyn, New York, made the journey out to The Nordic in Rhode Island for a $140 buffet of seafood and filet mignon.
—Khloe Quill
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
Perry's Steakhouse: Mother's Day meal Perry’s Steakhouse, which will open early (11 a.m.) on May 11, has a Mother's Day meal ($49) that includes a 10-oz. filet mignon stuffed with sautéed spinach, wild mushrooms, garlic, onions, fresh herbs and three cheeses served with Truffle Merlot Demiglace.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The menu includes veal, salmon and filet mignon entrées, with pasta dishes of tagliatelle, tortellini and ravioli and desserts of cannoli, tiramisu and gelato.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 24 July 2025
Jon Barr of Brooklyn, New York, made the journey out to The Nordic in Rhode Island for a $140 buffet of seafood and filet mignon.
—Khloe Quill
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
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“Filet mignon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filet%20mignon. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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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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