cordon bleu
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 2.72 in modern English
15
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
Thin slices of veal, ham and cheese breaded and sautéed; somewhat like a wiener schnitzel, or Viennese cutlet.
Countable; Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "All the known and unknown tomes on the gourmet's art have been consulted, and I have to thank the authors for this assistance to my work, as well as those cordons bleus from whom I have practically learnt some few of them."
- "Ted could not hope to rival him; still with the cordon bleue's ^([sic]) help—here he became exceedingly affectionate—much was possible."
- "“I don't want to be a ‘cordon bleu,’” she sobbed. “I hate cooking—and everything connected with cooking.”"
- "This week he [Brooklyn Beckham] shared a TikTok video, filmed on board, demonstrating his tomato pasta. Tomato pasta! Not exactly cordon bleu is it? Previous masterclasses have included one on jacket potatoes with cheese and baked beans."
- "[Prince Paul.] […] For myself, the only immortality I desire is to invent a new sauce. I have never had time enough to think seriously about it, but I feel it is in me, I feel it is in me. [Czare.] You have certainly missed your metier, Prince Paul; the cordon bleu would have suited you much better than the Grand Cross of Honour."
- "There are, of course, many other types of Schnitzels and related veal specialties. One of the best is called Cordon Bleu. Cheese and ham are rolled in a piece of veal, the whole is dipped as above and fried."
Etymology
Borrowed from French cordon bleu (“blue ribbon”). The blue ribbon was originally a French insignium indicating chivalry.
Origin
- Source language: French