Pavlova

[ pav-luh-vuh, pahv-loh-vuh, pav-; Russian pah-vluh-vuh ]

/ ˈpæv lə və, pɑvˈloʊ və, pæv-; Russian ˈpɑ vlə və /

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noun

An·na

[ah-nuh], /ˈɑ nə/, 1885–1931, Russian ballet dancer.

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Words nearby Pavlova

pavis, Pavlodar, Pavlograd, Pavlohrad, Pavlov, Pavlova, Pavlovian, Pavlovian conditioning, Pavlov's dogs, Pavo, pavonine

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How to use Pavlova in a sentence

After seeing Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova perform in Cairo, Iolas knew he wanted to be an artiste.
Alexander Iolas: The Secret King of Surrealism|Justin Jones|March 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But for something a little fancier, a Pavlova is the best choice.
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I exclaimed, with the greatest pride, for Bess Rutherford has nothing to envy Pavlova about.
The Golden Bird|Maria Thompson Daviess
It was no wonder she had laughed when I asked her if she could ride, no wonder I had thought she moved like Pavlova.
The La Chance Mine Mystery|Susan Carleton Jones

Nijinsky, in the years when Pavlova was still in the ballet, was allowed to have talent.
The Russian Ballet|Ellen Terry
Pavlova was killed and we made a very acceptable soup from her bones.
The Home of the Blizzard|Douglas Mawson
The dogs were soon lost to sight, except Pavlova, who remained with us all the time.
The Home of the Blizzard|Douglas Mawson

British Dictionary definitions for Pavlova (1 of 2)

pavlova

/ (pævˈləʊvə) /

noun

a meringue cake topped with whipped cream and fruit

Word Origin for pavlova

C20: named after Anna Pavlova

British Dictionary definitions for Pavlova (2 of 2)

Pavlova

/ (pævˈləʊvə, Russian ˈpavləvə) /

noun

Anna (ˈannə). 1885–1931, Russian ballerina

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