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cordon bleu

[kawr-dawn blœ] / kɔr dɔ̃ ˈblœ /
ADJECTIVE
of the highest class
Synonyms
WEAK
blue-ribbon high quality


Example Sentences

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He taught me how to do London Broil and chicken cordon bleu.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2023

“Beef bourguignon with crème fraîche . . . Or look at chicken cordon bleu and chicken Kyiv.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 27, 2023

I don’t know why, when I think of a fancy dish, only chicken cordon bleu comes to mind?

From New York Times • May 10, 2022

When I was a kid, chicken cordon bleu was one of those meals that always felt incredibly fancy.

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2021

I quite understand, sir," said Horace, good-temperedly; "it would be foolish of me to attempt any ambitious form of entertainment—especially as my landlady, though an excellent plain cook, is not exactly a cordon bleu.

From The Brass Bottle by Anstey, F.