Filet Definition

fĭ-lā, fĭlā
fileted, filet, filets
noun
filets
A net or lace with a simple pattern on a square mesh background.
Webster's New World
Needlework done on a background of this net.
American Heritage

Fillet.

Webster's New World

Alternative form of fillet.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • fish filet
  • fish fillet
  • fillet
verb

Fillet.

Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Filet

Noun

Singular:
filet
Plural:
filets

Origin of Filet

  • French from Old French diminutive of fil thread from Latin fīlum file1

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Filet Sentence Examples

  • The filet of monkfish with roasted cherry tomatoes and pesto is well worth trying.

  • The filet on the bottom was left continuous and that on the top was trimmed at long intervals to made the cleats.

  • I moved on to the filet of beef with a delicious wild mushroom and thyme sauce.

  • My partner had marinaded venison filet which she said was properly gamey.

  • To do this, you will need a good sharp knife, a filet knife works best, and slice the chicken in half width wise.

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Words Starting With

FFIFIL

Words Ending With

TETLET

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Words Starting With F and Ending With T

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