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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Its menu of steaks and chops, USDA prime, features familiar cuts, including filet mignon, New York Strip and Delmonico ribeye.
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Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
Beryl was pleased with his filet mignon, and Lauren's shrimp scampi, served in a skillet with garlic butter, white wine and parsley, looked effortless in the way this classic Italian dish should.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Highlights include Gene’s Filet (filet mignon, fresh horseradish, red-wine sauce), the Lucky’s Salad (romaine, shrimp, bacon, avocado & Roquefort), and Skinny Onion Rings (thin frizzled onions).
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
If red meat is your thing, order a filet mignon that comes with a baked potato and asparagus.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2025
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Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
Beryl was pleased with his filet mignon, and Lauren's shrimp scampi, served in a skillet with garlic butter, white wine and parsley, looked effortless in the way this classic Italian dish should.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Highlights include Gene’s Filet (filet mignon, fresh horseradish, red-wine sauce), the Lucky’s Salad (romaine, shrimp, bacon, avocado & Roquefort), and Skinny Onion Rings (thin frizzled onions).
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
If red meat is your thing, order a filet mignon that comes with a baked potato and asparagus.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 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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