Pavlova
Anna
[ah-nuh] /ˈɑ nə/ (Show IPA), 1885–1931, Russian ballet dancer.
Contemporary Examples
But for something a little fancier, a Pavlova is the best choice.
What to Eat: Passover Cookstr.com March 22, 2010
Historical Examples
The dogs were soon lost to sight, except Pavlova, who remained with us all the time.
The Home of the Blizzard Douglas Mawson
I had seen it already, when I thought she moved like Pavlova.
The La Chance Mine Mystery Susan Carleton Jones
Pavlova was killed and we made a very acceptable soup from her bones.
The Home of the Blizzard Douglas Mawson
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
noun
a meringue cake topped with whipped cream and fruit
noun
Anna (ˈannə). 1885–1931, Russian ballerina
Read Also:
- Seghers
Anna [ah-nah] /ˈɑ nɑ/ (Show IPA), (Netty Radvanyi) 1900–1983, German novelist. Historical Examples By these refusals Seghers was deprived of the support of two powerful protectors. Musical Memories Camille Saint-Sans For some years he worked side by side with Snyders and Seghers. Van Dyck Percy M. Turner This is sufficient indication of the esteem in […]
- Sewell
Anna, 1820–78, English author. Historical Examples We know not where we will find purer morals, or more valuable “life-philosophy,” than in the pages of Miss Sewell. Captain Canot Brantz Mayer There came a knock at the door, and presently Sewell entered. Northern Lights Gilbert Parker Both Leger and Sewell went, and Tomlinson came back with […]
- Annaba
a seaport in NE Algeria: site of Hippo Regius. Historical Examples Twelve men from the Greek colonies embarked at Annaba in a sloop belonging to the Numidians. Salammbo Gustave Flaubert noun a port in NE Algeria: site of the Roman city of Hippo Regius. Pop: 382 000 (2005 est) Former name Bône
- Annabel
a female given name. Contemporary Examples Celebrity and fashion stylist Annabel Tollman has passed away at the age of 39. Celebrity Stylist Annabel Tollman Dead at Thirty-Nine Misty White Sidell June 6, 2013 Later, we see Darwin dining with Annabel, the daughter of a prominent English bishop. Do I Have to Read Dick Francis? William […]
- Annabergite
a mineral, hydrous nickel arsenate, Ni 3 As 2 O 8 ⋅8H 2 O, occurring in apple-green masses and isomorphous with erythrite. noun a rare green secondary mineral consisting of hydrated nickel arsenate in monoclinic crystalline form. Formula: Ni3(AsO4)2.8H2O Also called nickel bloom