peach melba
Definition
- 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
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ice cream and peaches with a liqueur