Cordon Bleu Definition

kôrdôɴ blœ
noun
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.
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Any very high distinction.
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Any person highly distinguished in a certain field; specif., a very skilled chef.
Webster's New World
A person entitled to wear the cordon bleu.
Webster's New World
Stuffed with ham and Gruyère cheese, breaded, and sautéed.
Veal cordon bleu.
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Origin of Cordon Bleu

  • Borrowing from French cordon bleu (“blue ribbon”)

    From Wiktionary

  • French cordon ribbon bleu blue

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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