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PAVLOVA
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• PAVLOVA (noun)
The noun PAVLOVA has 2 senses:
1. Russian ballerina (1882-1931)
2. a dessert consisting of a meringue base or cup filled with fruit and whipped cream
Familiarity information: PAVLOVA used as a noun is rare.
Sense 1
Meaning:
Russian ballerina (1882-1931)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
Anna Pavlova; Pavlova
Instance hypernyms:
dancer; professional dancer; terpsichorean (a performer who dances professionally)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A dessert consisting of a meringue base or cup filled with fruit and whipped cream
Classified under:
Nouns denoting foods and drinks
Hypernyms ("pavlova" is a kind of...):
afters; dessert; sweet (a dish served as the last course of a meal)
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