The specific epithet, tigris, as well as the common name, tiger, come from the Middle English tigre and the Old English tigras (a plural word), both used for the animal. These derive from the Old French tigre, itself a derivative of the Latin word tigris and the Greek word tigris.
â¢ DELMONICO STEAK (noun). The noun DELMONICO STEAK has 1 sense: 1. small steak from the front of the short loin of beef. Familiarity information: DELMONICO STEAK used as a noun is very rare.
It is interesting to note that rib steaks are often referred to as different names. In Australia, when the bone is removed, it is often called a Scotch Filet. In America the rib eye is sometimes called a Delmonico. Also see Prime Rib Roast.Also see Tenderloin Filet.any people ask what is the difference between a rib eye steak and a rib steak.. Well, in reality not much.