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filet Definition

fi·let (fi lā′, fil′ā′)

noun

  1. a net or lace with a simple pattern on a square mesh background
  2. fillet ()

Etymology: ME < OFr: see fillet

transitive verb -·leted′, -·let′·ing

fillet ()

filet Usage Examples

Preposition: of

beef: Then from a filet of beef cut some little slices, about one-half an inch thick and round in shape.

Adjective modifier

  • pan-seared: One of my guests gushed over his pan-seared veal filet, served cold, and pancaked under a tangy white tuna sauce.
  • simple: Peppered beef with mushrooms and glazed onions or a simple filet mignon with green peppercorn cream sauce.

Modifies a noun

  • steak: Cubes of prime filet steak for you to cook in a pot of hot, clear oil.
  • crochet: Of course, I usually use this when working with thread to dress up a plain placemat or filet crochet piece.
  • lace: This is an elegant cloth of fine linen, edged with filet lace.

Noun used with modifier

  • beef: The main course of Angus beef filet and Sevruga caviar served with blinis and cream potatoes with olive oil is a gastronomic delight.
  • tender: The priceless championship the tender filet full round of.
  • salmon: Prepare the salmon in parchment: Divide the salmon filet into four evenly sized portions ( about 6 oz. each ).
  • fish: On a separate pan, fry the fish filets, which have been dipped in flour, salt and pepper.
  • pork: Barbecue tapas platter, including chorizo, lamb chops and marinated pork filet served with a tasty vegetarian paella.