Word Study
pavlova
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun pavlova has 2 senses
- pavlova(n = noun.person) anna pavlova - Russian ballerina (1882-1931); Array is a kind of dancer, professional dancer, terpsichorean
- pavlova(n = noun.food) Array - a dessert consisting of a meringue base or cup filled with fruit and whipped cream; Array is a kind of afters, dessert, sweet
OXFORD DICTIONARY
pavlova, n. a meringue cake with cream and fruit.
Etymology
A. Pavlova, Russ. ballerina d. 1931
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