cordon bleu

English

noun
Definitions
  • A skillful chef.
  • An award given to such chefs.
  • Thin slices of veal, ham and cheese breaded and sautéed; somewhat like a wiener schnitzel, or Viennese cutlet.
  • (alt form) cordon-bleu

Etymology

Borrowed from French cordon bleu (blue ribbon).

Origin

French

cordon bleu

Gloss

blue ribbon

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