fillet

Meanings

• noun

  A thin slice of meat, fish, or other food, especially one taken from the edge of a larger piece.

  - "He ordered a fillet of salmon for dinner."
  - "The chef expertly filleted the fish."
  - "A fillet of beef is a tender cut."

• verb

  To remove the bones and skin from (a fish) by making thin slices along the back and belly.

  - "The fishmonger fillets the fish for his customers."
  - "I'll fillet the fish for our dinner."

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Pronunciation

1. /fɪˈleɪ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

round

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Synonyms

filet , bone , debone

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fillet
pillet,illet,nettle,rillet,willet

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Variants

List of all variants of fillet that leads to same result
filet , filets , fillet , fillets , filleted , filleting , fillet weld , fillet welds

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Etymology

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From Middle English fillet, fillette, from fillet, to make thin, from Old French fillet, from fil, thread, from Latin filum, thread.

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Trivia

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1. Fillet is often served with a sauce to enhance its flavor.

2. Filleting fish can be a challenging task for beginners, but with practice, it becomes easier.

3. Fillet mignon is a popular cut of beef that is often served in steakhouses.

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Related Concepts

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1. fillet mignon: A tender cut of beef, usually taken from the tenderloin, that is often served with a sauce.

2. fillet bone: A long, flat bone found in the center of some fish fillets, particularly tuna and swordfish.

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Culture

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In culinary contexts, fillet is a common preparation method for fish and other meats. It is often used in fine dining and is considered a delicacy due to its tenderness and presentation.

How to Memorize "fillet"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thin slice of meat or fish being carefully removed from a larger piece.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the thin, tender slices of meat or fish that are often served in high-end restaurants.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word by thinking of the 'fil' in fillet, which means thread, and imagine thin threads of meat or fish being sliced off.

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