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meringue

/mɛˈrɪŋɡ/ noun · British & US
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What does meringue mean?

noun

A light, airy mixture of egg whites and sugar, used as a topping for desserts, especially pies and cakes. A sweet dessert made from this mixture, often shaped into a particular form.

Example

"The meringue topping on the lemon pie was perfectly toasted."

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