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mignon Definition

mi·gnon (minyän′; Fr mē nyōn)

adjective

small, delicately formed, and pretty; dainty

Etymology: Fr, for OFr mignot, dainty < *min-, echoic of a caressing cry, as in IE base *mī(n)-, var. of mēi-, gentle, soft > L mitis, soft, OIr min, gentle

mignon Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

sirloin: Campaign is a that will yield filet mignon sirloins would always convince.

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