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1fillet
noun fil·let \ˈfi-lət, in sense 2b also fi-ˈlā, ˈfi-(ˌ)lā\
: a piece or slice of boneless meat or fish
Full Definition of FILLET
1
: a ribbon or narrow strip of material used especially as a headband
2
a : a thin narrow strip of material b : a piece or slice of boneless meat or fish; especially : the tenderloin of beef
3
a : a concave junction formed where two surfaces meet (as at an angle) b : a strip that gives a rounded appearance to such a junction; also : a strip to reinforce the corner where two surfaces meet
4
: a narrow flat architectural member: a : a flat molding separating others b : the space between two flutings in a shaft
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Variants of FILLET
fil·let also fi·let \fi-ˈlā, ˈfi-(ˌ)lā\
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Origin of FILLET
Middle English filet, from Anglo-French, diminutive of fil thread, from Latin filum — more at file
First Known Use: 14th century
Rhymes with FILLET
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2fillet
verb fil·let \ˈfi-lət, in sense 2 also fi-ˈlā, ˈfi-(ˌ)lā\
: to cut (meat or fish) into fillets
Full Definition of FILLET
transitive verb
1
: to bind, furnish, or adorn with or as if with a fillet
2
: to cut into fillets
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First Known Use of FILLET
1604
FILLET Defined for Kids
fillet
noun fil·let \ˈfi-lət, fi-ˈlā\
Definition of FILLET for Kids
: a piece of boneless meat or fish
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fillet
noun fil·let \ˈfil-ət\
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