peach melba

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A dessert: A classic dessert consisting of poached peaches, vanilla ice cream, and a raspberry sauce, often with a liqueur. It is traditionally served chilled.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • For dessert, the restaurant served a delicious peach melba.
    • She learned to make an authentic peach melba from an old cookbook.
Advanced Usage
  • As a proper noun for the dish: The term is used specifically to refer to this dessert creation, named after the Australian opera singer Nellie Melba.
    • The creation of the peach melba is credited to the French chef Auguste Escoffier.
Variants and Related Words
  • Melba toast (n): A dry, crisp toast often served with soup or pâté, also named after Nellie Melba.
  • Pêche Melba (n): The original French name for the dessert.
Synonyms
  • Dessert: A general term for the sweet course of a meal.
  • Fruit dessert: A dessert where fruit is a primary ingredient.
Related Phrases
  • To be the peach melba of something (idiomatic, rare): To be considered the finest or most excellent example of its kind, drawing from the dessert's classic and refined reputation.
    • That vintage car is the peach melba of automotive design.
Noun
  1. ice cream and peaches with a liqueur