fish filet
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2.0
- noun
- /fɪʃ fəˈleɪ/
- US
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filete de pescado
- She would arrange fish fillets in plastic trays and prepare them for freezing.
- fish fillet (such as halibut)
- boneless fish fillets
- fresh fish fillets
So I want my fish filet, mustard, light tartar.
- So I want my fish filet, mustard, light tartar.
- Oh, God, God, that would really slit you right open like a fish fillet.
Examples
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For dinner, I grilled a fish filet and served it with a side of rice.
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Look at that fish fillet.
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For fish fillets, blot dry with a paper towel before cooking.
Blog text (5) -
So I want my fish filet, mustard, light tartar.
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She took the lid off a platter of fish fillets and vegetables.
Fiction book (2001) -
The chef prepared the fish filet with lemon and herbs for a delicate flavor.
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You should choose a fresh fish filet from the market for the best taste.
Synonyms
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3.9
A boneless piece of meat or fish prepared for cooking
5
4.1
A small, round, flat piece of boneless meat or fish
A thick slice of a large fish cut across the body to cook and eat
How Solid
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a boneless slice or side of a fish' is directly derivable from combining 'fish' (the source animal/flesh) with 'filet' (a boneless prepared piece), so a learner who knows both words can infer the compound meaning. This noun–noun compositional pattern is common across languages (e.g., 'filet de poisson'), which further supports immediate comprehension.
Etymology
Fish filet comes from cooking. A chef cuts a long, flat, boneless piece called a filet from the side of a fish, so fish filet means 'a boneless slice of fish' ready to cook.