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Definition of pavlova

pavlova

/pævˈloʊvə/
pav · lo · va
Plural:pavlovas
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pavlova Lexical Profile

pavlova Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A meringue-based dessert with a crisp crust and a soft, marshmallow-like interior, typically topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit.

Example

"For Christmas dinner, she baked a stunning pavlova topped with fresh strawberries, kiwi, and passionfruit."

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• Rhymes for pavlova

• Nearby Words

paver
pavilion
paving
pavlova
pavonia
paw
pawcatuck

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova (1881–1931), who toured Australia and New Zealand in the 1920s. The dessert's exact origins remain a lighthearted point of cultural contention between the two nations.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pavlova. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pavlova
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