cordon bleu n.
cordon bleus 或 cordons bleus
cordon bleu[ noun ]- a chef famous for his great skill
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- an honor or award gained for excellence
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Cordon bleu \Cordon bleu\ (k?r`{d?n}" bl?") [F., blue cordon],
1. a first-rate cook, or one worthy to be the cook of the
cordons bleus, or Knights of the Holy Ghost, a
distinguished order of French knights, famous for their
good dinners.
2. the blue ribbon worn by the Knights of the Holy Ghost.
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3. [one entitled to wear the cordon bleu[2].] a person of
high distinction.
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5. (Cookery) a dish prepared with thin slices of meat
separated by layers of ham and cheese, and then sauteed;
as, chicken cordon bleu is a popular dish.
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