cordonbleu

[ kawr-dn-bloo, -don- ]
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noun
  1. any of several small African finches of the genus Uraeginthus, having pale blue and buff plumage and commonly kept as cage birds.

Origin of cordonbleu

1
<French cordon bleu;see cordon bleu

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Other definitions for cordon bleu (2 of 2)

cordon bleu
[ French kawr-dawn-blœ ]

noun,plural cor·dons bleus [French kawr-dawn-blœ]. /French kɔr dɔ̃ ˈblœ/.
  1. the sky-blue ribbon worn as a badge by knights of the highest order of French knighthood under the Bourbons.

  2. some similar high distinction.

  1. one entitled to wear the cordon bleu.

  2. any person of great distinction in a specific field, especially a distinguished chef.

adjective
  1. (of a dish made with thin slices of veal, chicken, etc.) interlaid or stuffed with ham and cheese and then sautéed: chicken cordon bleu.

Origin of cordon bleu

2
1720–30; &lt;French: literally, blue ribbon

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British Dictionary definitions for cordon bleu

cordon bleu

/ (French kɔrdɔ̃ blø) /


noun
  1. French history

    • the sky-blue ribbon worn by members of the highest order of knighthood under the Bourbon monarchy

    • a knight entitled to wear the cordon bleu

  2. any very high distinction

adjective
  1. of or denoting food prepared to a very high standard

Origin of cordon bleu

1
French, literally: blue ribbon

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