Pavlova

[ pav-luh-vuh, pahv-loh-vuh, pav-; Russian pah-vluh-vuh ]

noun

1. An·na [ah, -n, uh], 1885–1931, Russian ballet dancer.

pavlova

¹

/ pævˈləʊvə /

noun

1. a meringue cake topped with whipped cream and fruit

Pavlova

²

/ pævˈləʊvə; ˈpavləvə /

noun

1. PavlovaAnna18851931FRussianDANCE: ballerina Anna (ˈannə). 1885–1931, Russian ballerina

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pavlova¹

C20: named after Anna Pavlova

Example Sentences

Try using frozen berries to decorate the pavlova or add them to your favorite cake, muffin or pie.

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Dreamy, airy pavlova shines a spotlight on the bounty of spring produce like rhubarb and strawberries.

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Combine lemon meringue pie and a pavlova and a layer cake and you end up with something like this.

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For me, I think that a pavlova does not get the respect it deserves in this country.

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Believe it or not, the meringue part of a pavlova can easily be made a day or two in advance, says recipe developer Sarah Jampel.

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