meringue
a delicate, frothy mixture made with beaten egg whites and sugar or hot syrup, and browned, used as a topping for pies, pastry, etc.
a pastry or pastry shell made by baking such a mixture, sometimes filled with fruit, whipped cream, etc.
Origin of meringue
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Origin of méringue
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- un·me·ringued, adjective
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How to use meringue in a sentence
What makes the pain bearable is a memory of Robin, at lunch, when she suddenly smashes a lemon meringue pie into her own face.
The argument, such as it is, is as substanceless as meringue.
meringue cookies were bone-shaped, fruit punch was served in blood vials, and there was a magic show in the East Room.
Remove the cookie sheet from the freezer and cover each ice cream-topped cake with the meringue.
Place the cookie sheet in the freezer while making the meringue.
The azucarilla is a confection not unlike "Edinburgh rock," but more porous and of the nature of a meringue.
Spanish Life in Town and Country | L. Higgin and Eugne E. StreetMix until the sugar and egg are smoothly blended, and the meringue is ready to use.
If the meringue is omitted, cool and cover with whipped cream just before serving.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 | Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and SciencesWhen served with whipped cream in place of meringue, it makes a very rich and delicious dessert.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 | Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and SciencesPour into a baked pie crust, cover with meringue, if desired, and bake in a moderate oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
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British Dictionary definitions for meringue
/ (məˈræŋ) /
stiffly beaten egg whites mixed with sugar and baked, often as a topping for pies, cakes, etc
a small cake or shell of this mixture, often filled with cream
Origin of meringue
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