Pavlova
Americannoun
noun
noun
Etymology
Origin of pavlova
C20: named after Anna Pavlova
Example Sentences
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People are more receptive to advice if it looks as though it is coming from a fluffy pet, says Olena Pavlova, who created a cartoon character called Inzhyr the cat.
From BBC
Associated Press reporters Solomiia Hera and Anna Pavlova contributed to this report.
From Seattle Times
Named for the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, it is a towering pile of whipped cream, meringue and fruit, altogether bearing a resemblance, accidental or otherwise, to the frothy tulle of its namesake’s tutu.
From New York Times
Everything in life needs balance, and a classic Pavlova is a paragon of balance.
From New York Times
Within days of Russia's invasion, Anastasia Pavlova understood what the war was going to mean for Ukraine.
From BBC
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