cordonbleu
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
1Other definitions for cordon bleu (2 of 2)
the sky-blue ribbon worn as a badge by knights of the highest order of French knighthood under the Bourbons.
some similar high distinction.
one entitled to wear the cordon bleu.
any person of great distinction in a specific field, especially a distinguished chef.
(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
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How to use cordonbleu in a sentence
Thus metamorphosed, the two young cordons bleus underwent all sorts of pleasantries and mystifications.
Memoirs of Robert-Houdin, ambassador, author and conjurer | Jean Henri Robert-HoudinBut, passing over these, and three or four more cordons bleus, what are reviewers in general?
Diary in America, Series Two | Frederick Marryat (AKA Captain Marryat)The Jesuits, and principally the cordons bleus, did not quit the pillow of the sick man for an instant.
The Memoirs of Madame de Montespan, Complete | Madame La Marquise De Montespan
British Dictionary definitions for cordon bleu
/ (French kɔrdɔ̃ blø) /
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
any very high distinction
of or denoting food prepared to a very high standard
Origin of cordon bleu
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