Pavlova
/ˈpæv.lə.və/noun
A dessert made of a meringue base, topped with fresh fruit and whipped cream.
Did you know?The Pavlova dessert is said to have been created in honor of the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova during her tour of Australia and New Zealand in the 1920s.
Etymological Timeline
Early 20th Century
English
Pavlova
“Named after the famous Russian ballerina, symbolizing grace and lightness.”
19th Century
Russian
Павлова (Pavlova)
“A surname meaning 'daughter of Pavel', associated with the famed ballerina.”
19th Century
French
pâtisserie
“Art of pastry-making, influencing the creation of light desserts like Pavlova.”
19th Century
Latin
pavonem
“Meaning 'peacock', symbolizing beauty and elegance, traits associated with the dessert.”