chateaubriand

Noun

Meaning

a very thick center cut of beef tenderloin

French statesman and writer; considered a precursor of the romantic movement in France (1768-1848)

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I will be Chateaubriand or nothing. Victor Hugo

Order martinis from the open bar, feast on chateaubriand carved seat-side by flight attendants in the iconic Pan Am uniforms, and even shop old school items from the duty-free cart. Source: Internet

Henry II severely persecuted Protestants under the Edict of Chateaubriand and when the French authorities complained about the missionary activities, Geneva was able to disclaim responsibility. Source: Internet

In fact, he was a wide reader, fond of Voltaire, Chateaubriand, Renan, and the lighter French novels, and colleagues admitted him the best French scholar in the Senate. Source: Internet

In his youth, Hugo resolved to be " Chateaubriand main or nothing", and his life would come to parallel that of his predecessor in many ways. Source: Internet

Praising his ability to choose and encourage men of talent, the historian Chateaubriand noted that "it is the voice of genius of all kinds which sounds from the tomb of Louis". Source: Internet

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