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Definition of "filet" []

  • A net or lace with a simple pattern of squares. (noun)
  • Variant of fillet. (noun)
  • Variant of fillet. (verb)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "filet" in a sentence
  • "Pan cooking a thin filet like this little red snapper is the way to go, and there are a few cooking suggestions near the end."
  • "The dish features a beef tender loin filet roasted with peppercorn crust and topped with sauteed mushrooms and a ruby port wine reduction."
  • "You can crap on a silver platter, call it filet mingon, serve it up to your friends and all take a bite."