Meringue vs. Pavlova

Meringuenoun

A mixture consisting of beaten egg whites and sugar which is added to the tops of pies then browned.

Meringuenoun

A shell made of this mixture which serves as the receptacle for fruit, ice cream or sherbet.

Meringuenoun

A delicate pastry made of powdered sugar and the whites of eggs whipped up, - with jam or cream added.

Meringuenoun

sweet topping especially for pies made of beaten egg whites and sugar

Meringue

Meringue (, mə-RANG; French pronunciation: ​[məʁɛ̃ɡ]) is a type of dessert or candy, often associated with Swiss, French, Polish and Italian cuisines, traditionally made from whipped egg whites and sugar, and occasionally an acidic ingredient such as lemon, vinegar, or cream of tartar. A binding agent such as salt, flour, or gelatin may also be added to the eggs.

Pavlovanoun

A meringue dessert usually topped with fruit and cream.

Pavlovanoun

Russian ballerina (1882-1931)