filet

1 of 2

noun (1)

fi·​let fi-ˈlā 

: a lace with a square mesh and geometric designs

filet

2 of 2

noun (2)

fi·​let fi-ˈlā 

ˈfi-(ˌ)lā

less common variant of fillet entry 1

1

: a ribbon or narrow strip of material used especially as a headband

2

a

: a thin narrow strip of material

b

: a piece or slice of boneless meat or fish

especially : the tenderloin of beef

3

a

: a concave junction formed where two surfaces meet (as at an angle)

b

: a strip that gives a rounded appearance to such a junction

also : a strip to reinforce the corner where two surfaces meet

4

: a narrow flat architectural member:

a

: a flat molding separating others

b

: the space between two flutings (see flute entry 1 sense 3) in a shaft

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

French, literally, net

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1838, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing filet

• filet mignon

Rhymes for filet

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway