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cordon bleu Definition

cor·don bleu (kō̂r dōn blö′)

noun

  1. the blue ribbon formerly worn as an emblem by Knights of the Order of the Holy Ghost, the highest order of knighthood in France under the Bourbon monarchy
  2. a very high distinction
  3. a person entitled to wear the cordon bleu
  4. any person highly distinguished in a certain field; specif., a very skilled chef
  5. stuffed with ham and Gruyère cheese, breaded, and sautéed veal cordon bleu

Etymology: Fr

cordon bleu Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • cookery: After school, she did a cordon bleu cookery course and then went to Falmouth School of Art.
  • chef: You don't need to be a cordon bleu chef just making the effort will show her how much you care.
  • meal: I don't turn out cordon bleu meals every time I cook.
  • cook: Any other aspiring cordon bleu cooks, this space is yours, too!
  • course: After school, she did a cordon bleu cookery course and then went to Falmouth School of Art.