filet
|fi-let|
B2
🇺🇸
/fɪˈleɪ/
🇬🇧
/ˈfɪl.eɪ/
boneless cut
Etymology
Etymology Information
'filet' originates from French, specifically the word 'filet', where 'fil' meant 'thread' or 'strip'.
Historical Evolution
'filet' changed from the Old French word 'filet' and eventually became the modern English word 'filet'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a small thread or strip', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a boneless piece of meat or fish'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a boneless piece of meat or fish, especially the tenderloin of beef or a piece of fish without bones.
The chef prepared a delicious filet of salmon.
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Last updated: 2025/07/22 17:08