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.
Webster's New World
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

Cordon Bleu Sentence Examples

  • After school, she did a cordon bleu cookery course and then went to Falmouth School of Art.

  • It takes about nine months to earn Le Grand Diplôme Le Cordon Bleu.

  • I attended the Cordon Bleu and here's what I learned about professional cooking and how it helps me at work as well as at home.

  • He also serves as the chef of Restaurant 561, the fine dining restaurant staffed by students finishing their Le Cordon Bleu curriculum.

  • Simple and delicious, this Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe is sure to become a favorite.

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Words Starting With

CCOCOR

Words Ending With

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Words Starting With C and Ending With U

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11 Letter Words11 Letter Words Starting With C11 Letter Words Ending With U