Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun cordon_bleu

2 senses of cordon bleu

Sense 1
cordon bleu -- (a chef famous for his great skill)
       => chef -- (a professional cook)

Sense 2
blue ribbon, cordon bleu -- (an honor or award gained for excellence)
       => badge -- (an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.); "they checked everyone's badge before letting them in")