PAVLOVA

pavlova

(noun) a dessert consisting of a meringue base or cup filled with fruit and whipped cream

Pavlova, Anna Pavlova

(noun) Russian ballerina (1882-1931)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Proper noun

Pavlova

Transliteration of the Russian surname Павлова. The feminine variant of Pavlov.

Etymology

Noun

pavlova (plural pavlovas)

(chiefly, Australia and New Zealand, foods) A meringue dessert usually topped with fruit and cream. [From 1927.]

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