Pavlova (Noun)
Meaning 1
A dessert consisting of a meringue base or cup filled with fruit and whipped cream.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The chef topped the pavlova with fresh berries and kiwis.
- The traditional Australian pavlova consists of a meringue shell, cream, and mixed fruits.
- After the meal, the dessert platter came out featuring a beautifully presented pavlova.
- In this popular bakery, they are particularly known for their elegant and creamy pavlovas.
- We carefully crafted our New Year's pavlova, topped with kiwis and laced with toasted almonds and golden chocolate threads.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Russian ballerina (1882-1931).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Anna Pavlova was a renowned Russian ballerina who is best known for her iconic performances of Camille Saint-Saëns' The Dying Swan.
- Pavlova's artistic brilliance was exceeded only by her technical mastery of the classical ballet.
- During her lifetime Pavlova danced with the Imperial Russian Ballet, the Ballets Russes, and her own eponymous company.
- Pavlova's tour of Australia and New Zealand in 1926 was a major sensation at the time.
- The artistic legacy of Pavlova has endured well into the 21st century, inspiring generations of ballerinas.