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chateaubriand

Syllabification: (cha·teau·bri·and)
Pronunciation: /SHaˌtōbrēˈôn/
Definition of chateaubriand

noun

  • a thick tenderloin of beef, typically served with Béarnaise sauce.

Origin:

late 19th century: named after François-René, Vicomte de Chateaubriand (see Chateaubriand, François-René), whose chef is said to have created the dish

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