chateaubriand
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Definition
- Noun (Proper):
- A very thick center cut of beef tenderloin: A premium, high-quality steak cut from the thickest part of the beef tenderloin, often served for two people.
- French statesman and writer: François-René de Chateaubriand, a significant French author, diplomat, and historian, regarded as a founder of Romanticism in French literature.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Food):
- For our anniversary dinner, we shared a perfectly grilled chateaubriand.
- The menu features a chateaubriand served with béarnaise sauce and seasonal vegetables.
- Noun (Person):
- Chateaubriand's memoirs provide a vivid account of his life and times.
- The literary style of Chateaubriand influenced a generation of writers.
Advanced Usage
- As a culinary term: The word is often used to denote both the specific cut of meat and the classic preparation method for it.
- The chef prepared the chateaubriand using the traditional method, roasting it whole before carving.
- In literary or historical context: Used to refer to the man, his works, or the artistic movement he influenced.
- The professor's lecture focused on the Romantic ideals found in the works of Chateaubriand.
Variants and Related Words
- Chateaubriand steak: Another term for the beef dish.
- Romanticism: The literary and artistic movement with which the writer Chateaubriand is associated.
Synonyms
- Beef tenderloin steak (for the food meaning).
- Filet mignon (a related, but typically smaller, cut from the tenderloin).
- Author, writer, statesman (for the person meaning).
Related Phrases
- "Chateaubriand sauce": A rich sauce, often a variation of béarnaise or a red wine reduction, traditionally served with the steak.
- The chateaubriand was accompanied by a exquisite Chateaubriand sauce.
Noun
- a very thick center cut of beef tenderloin
- French statesman and writer; considered a precursor of the romantic movement in France (1768-1848)