pavlova

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun Russian ballerina (1882-1931)
  2. noun a dessert consisting of a meringue base or cup filled with fruit and whipped cream

Etymology

From the surname Pavlova, from Russian Па́влова (Pávlova), feminine form of Па́влов (Pávlov), named after Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova (1881–1931). Australia/New Zealand from circa 1930. Both nations lay claim to origination of the dish and the name. According to research undertaken by the Oxford English Dictionary, however, the earliest known attestation for the term is from New Zealand in 1927.

In classic literature

Synonyms

Anna Pavlova

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