Meringue
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /məˈɹæŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Meringue is a noun meaning A mixture consisting of beaten egg whites and sugar which is added to the tops of pies then browned.
Meaning
A mixture consisting of beaten egg whites and sugar which is added to the tops of pies then browned.
More Meanings
- A shell made of this mixture which serves as the receptacle for fruit, ice cream or sherbet.
- (cooking, transitive) To prepare as a meringue dish.
Example Sentences
Shirley likes to have strawberry with her meringue.
The key to a good baked Alaska is the meringue topping.
It had the same laxness in texture that all organic structures seem to have upon the moon; it tasted rather like a gauffre or a damp meringue, but in no way was it disagreeable.
Word Forms
- meringues
- meringuing
- meringued
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include custard pie, merenguito, mincemeat, quiche, pavlova, remonce.
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