English

Proper noun

Pavlova

1. Transliteration of the Russian surname Павлова ‎(Pavlova). The feminine variant of Pavlov.

English

Noun

pavlova ‎(plural pavlovas)

1. (chiefly Australia and New Zealand, foods) A meringue dessert usually topped with fruit and cream. [From 1927.]
   • 2002, Vijeya Rajendra, Sundran Rajendra, Cultures of the World: Australia, page 128,

     The pavlova — rich in whipped cream and icecream — is a wonderful dessert that should appeal to anyone with a sweet tooth.

   • 2006, Murdoch Books Pty Limited, Lust: Food for Lovers, page 205,

     For a successful pavlova you′ll need a spotlessly clean, dry stainless steel or glass bowl.

   • 2011, Margaret Fulton, Suzanne Gibbs, Margaret Fulton Favourites, page 194,

     Pavlova, named after the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, is still just about the most popular party dessert in Australia.

Translations

Derived terms

• pav (contraction)

External links

• pavlova (food) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

References

1. ↑ “Pavlova created in New Zealand not Australia, OED rules”, BBC News

Finnish

Noun

pavlova

1. pavlova

Declension