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1fillet

noun fil·let \ˈfi-lət, in sense 2b also fi-ˈlā, ˈfi-(ˌ)lā\

: a piece or slice of boneless meat or fish

Full Definition of FILLET

1
:  a ribbon or narrow strip of material used especially as a headband
2
a :  a thin narrow strip of material
b :  a piece or slice of boneless meat or fish; especially :  the tenderloin of beef
3
a :  a concave junction formed where two surfaces meet (as at an angle)
b :  a strip that gives a rounded appearance to such a junction; also :  a strip to reinforce the corner where two surfaces meet
4
:  a narrow flat architectural member:
a :  a flat molding separating others
b :  the space between two flutings in a shaft

Variants of FILLET

fil·let also fi·let \fi-ˈlā, ˈfi-(ˌ)lā\
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Origin of FILLET

Middle English filet, from Anglo-French, diminutive of fil thread, from Latin filum — more at file
First Known Use: 14th century

Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel

Rhymes with FILLET

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2fillet

verb fil·let \ˈfi-lət, in sense 2 also fi-ˈlā, ˈfi-(ˌ)lā\

: to cut (meat or fish) into fillets

Full Definition of FILLET

transitive verb
1
:  to bind, furnish, or adorn with or as if with a fillet
2
:  to cut into fillets

First Known Use of FILLET

1604

Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel
FILLET Defined for Kids

fillet

noun fil·let \ˈfi-lət, fi-ˈlā\

Definition of FILLET for Kids

:  a piece of boneless meat or fish
Medical Dictionary

fillet

noun fil·let \ˈfil-ət\

Medical Definition of FILLET

:  a band of anatomical fibers; specifically :  lemniscus

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