fillet of steak dish, 1877, from French, from tourner "to turn" (see turn (v.)) + dos "back." According to French etymologists, "so called because the dish is traditionally not placed on the table but is passed behind the backs of the guests" [OED]. But there are other theories.
双语例句
1. Tournedos is my favorite.
腓里牛排是我的最爱.
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2. C : Oh , It'seems nice. I'll try it. And tournedos Rossini, Caesar salad and French bread.
