mignons
Dainty, delicate ones
Mignons is the plural of mignon, a French word meaning small, dainty, or delicate.
In English it appears almost exclusively in filet mignon or filets mignons—a cut of beef from the smaller end of the tenderloin, prized for its tenderness.
The plural follows French grammar, adding -s to the noun rather than the adjective.
Treasured people or things
- sweetheartsRomantic partners, affectionately named
- cutiesEndearing, attractive people
- dearsAffectionate plural address
- petsDomesticated companion animals
favorites · little ones · cherubs · treasures · beloved · adorables · sweeties · lovelies
Boneless piece of meat
- tenderloinPremium, exceptionally soft cut
- steakThick beef slice
- beefBovine meat for eating
- medallionLarge decorative disk pendant
tournedos · butcher · peppercorn · béarnaise · rare · grilled · portion · cut
Most preferred choices
- courtiersRoyal court members
- attendantsPeople who assist others
- companionsThose who accompany
- confidantsTrusted secret-keepers
royal · advisors · intimates · entourage · chamberlains · nobles · privileged · sycophants
darlings
Treasured people or things
- sweetheartsRomantic partners, affectionately named
- cutiesEndearing, attractive people
- dearsAffectionate plural address
pets · favorites · little ones · cherubs · treasures · beloved · adorables · sweeties · lovelies · precious
filet
Boneless piece of meat
- tenderloinPremium, exceptionally soft cut
- steakThick beef slice
- beefBovine meat for eating
medallion · tournedos · butcher · peppercorn · béarnaise · rare · grilled · portion · cut · sirloin
favorites
Most preferred choices
- courtiersRoyal court members
- attendantsPeople who assist others
- companionsThose who accompany
confidants · royal · advisors · intimates · entourage · chamberlains · nobles · privileged · sycophants · flatterers
- filet mignonBoneless cut from loin