mignon Definition
mi·gnon (min′yän′; 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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