cordon bleu

Meaning

Noun

• A skillful chef.
• An award given to such chefs.
• Thin slices of veal, ham and cheese breaded and sautéed; somewhat like a wiener schnitzel, or Viennese cutlet.
• Alternative of cordon-bleu

Origin

• Borrowed from French cordon bleu. The blue ribbon was originally a French insignia indicating chivalry.