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Delmonico

1 American  
[del-mon-i-koh] / dɛlˈmɒn ɪˌkoʊ /

noun

  • Delmonicos
    plural
  1. club steak.


Delmonico 2 American  
[del-mon-i-koh] / dɛlˈmɒn ɪˌkoʊ /

noun

  1. Lorenzo, 1813–81, U.S. restaurateur, born in Switzerland.


Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms


Etymology

Origin of Delmonico

After Lorenzo Delmonico


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By the time that they met in the Delmonico Hotel on that fateful evening, Dylan exerted a powerful influence upon The Beatles’ songwriterly aesthetic.

From Salon ● Apr. 17, 2026

Leslie had become a regular at the restaurant Delmonico’s, a favorite among the elite, known for its famous Delmonico steak.

From Slate ● Dec. 28, 2023

Its new locale will also boasts a meat-centric menu including a $45 Delmonico steak.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 20, 2021

Nicky Delmonico singled and hit his first home run for Chicago.

From Washington Times ● Mar. 3, 2020

This was Mon Lay Won, Chinatown’s Delmonico; she’d spent a small fortune on this meal, this night, this...

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

He has taught old Maggie, at the pastorate there, to cook like the mother of all the Delmonicos.

From The Damnation of Theron Ware by Harold Frederic

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