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Pavlova
[ pav-luh-vuh, pahv-loh-vuh, pav-; Russian pah-vluh-vuh ]
noun
- An·na [ah, -n, uh], 1885–1931, Russian ballet dancer.
Pavlova
1/ pævˈləʊvə; ˈpavləvə /
noun
- PavlovaAnna18851931FRussianDANCE: ballerina Anna (ˈannə). 1885–1931, Russian ballerina
pavlova
2/ pævˈləʊvə /
noun
- a meringue cake topped with whipped cream and fruit
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Origin of Pavlova1
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Example Sentences
After seeing Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova perform in Cairo, Iolas knew he wanted to be an artiste.
But for something a little fancier, a Pavlova is the best choice.
I exclaimed, with the greatest pride, for Bess Rutherford has nothing to envy Pavlova about.
It was no wonder she had laughed when I asked her if she could ride, no wonder I had thought she moved like Pavlova.
Nijinsky, in the years when Pavlova was still in the ballet, was allowed to have talent.
Pavlova was killed and we made a very acceptable soup from her bones.
The dogs were soon lost to sight, except Pavlova, who remained with us all the time.
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