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məˈræŋmeringue

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. meringuenoun

    sweet topping especially for pies made of beaten egg whites and sugar

Wiktionary

  1. meringuenoun

    A mixture consisting of beaten egg whites and sugar which is added to the tops of pies then browned.

    The key to a good baked Alaska is the meringue topping.

  2. meringuenoun

    A shell made of this mixture which serves as the receptacle for fruit, ice cream or sherbet.

    Shirley likes to have strawberry with her meringue.

  3. Etymology: From meringue, from meringue, derivative of *, from *, from marjanan, from mer-. Cognate with meringe (from mern), merunge (from meren), merian.

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  1. meringue

    Meringue is a type of dessert or sweet treat typically made from whipped egg whites and sugar. It can also often include ingredients such as cream of tartar or vinegar to provide stability and sometimes flavorings like vanilla. The whipping process incorporates air into the mixture creating a light, airy texture that can be crisp or soft depending on how it's cooked. Meringue is often used as a topping for pies and pastries, or baked separately to form shells or cookies.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Meringuenoun

    a delicate pastry made of powdered sugar and the whites of eggs whipped up, -- with jam or cream added

  2. Etymology: [F.]

Wikidata

  1. Meringue

    Meringue, is a type of dessert, often associated with Swiss and French cuisine, made from whipped egg whites and sugar, and occasionally an acid such as cream of tartar or a small amount of vinegar. A binding agent such as cornstarch or gelatin may also be added. The addition of powdered sugar, which usually contains corn starch, to the uncooked meringue produces a pavlova, a national dish of Australia and New Zealand. The key to the formation of a good meringue is the formation of stiff peaks formed by denaturing the protein ovalbumin via mechanical shear. Meringues are often flavoured with vanilla and a small amount of almond or coconut extract, although if these extracts are based on an oil infusion, an excess of fat from the oil may inhibit the egg whites from forming a foam. They are light, airy and sweet confections. Homemade meringues are often chewy and soft with a crisp exterior, although a uniform crisp texture may be achieved at home, whilst commercial meringues are crisp throughout.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Meringue

    me-rang′, n. a mixture of sugar and white of eggs slightly browned for garnishing other confections: a pudding or tart covered with this.—Meringue glacé, ice-cream with a casing of meringue. [Fr., prob. from Mehringen.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Meringue in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Meringue in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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