pavlova
Definition
- Noun:
- A dessert consisting of a meringue base or cup filled with fruit and whipped cream: A sweet dish, typically served chilled, featuring a crisp yet soft-centered meringue shell topped with fresh fruit and cream.
- Russian ballerina (1882-1931): Anna Pavlova, a world-renowned prima ballerina of the early 20th century, celebrated for her artistry and iconic role in The Dying Swan.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Dessert):
- For the summer party, she made a beautiful pavlova decorated with strawberries and kiwi.
- The key to a perfect pavlova is a crisp exterior and a marshmallow-like interior.
- Noun (Person):
- Pavlova's performances inspired countless young dancers to pursue ballet.
- The biography detailed Pavlova's extensive tours around the world.
Advanced Usage
- "To be someone's pavlova": This is not a standard idiom. However, due to the dessert's association with celebration and delicacy, one might creatively say something is "as sweet as a pavlova" to denote something very pleasing or delightful.
- Winning the award was the pavlova on top of a fantastic year.
Variants and Related Words
- Pavlovan (adj, rare): Pertaining to Anna Pavlova or her style of ballet.
- The dancer's Pavlovan grace was evident in her port de bras.
Synonyms
- For the dessert: Meringue dessert, fruit meringue.
- For the person: The ballerina, Anna Pavlova (proper noun).
Related Phrases
- "A Pavlova moment": A moment of great artistic beauty or delicate achievement, alluding to the ballerina's performances.
- Her final aria was a true Pavlova moment, leaving the audience breathless.
Notes on Different Meanings
The two meanings are distinct and context-dependent. The dessert is named in honor of the ballerina, as it is said to be as light and delicate as her dancing. In conversation, the culinary meaning is more common in everyday contexts (e.g., Australia, New Zealand), while the biographical meaning appears in historical or artistic discussions.
Noun
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a dessert consisting of a meringue base or cup filled with fruit and whipped cream
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Russian ballerina (1882-1931)
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