meringue

Definition of Meringue in English :

1. meringue

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

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Meringue

noun

1.

stiffly beaten egg whites mixed with sugar and baked, often as a topping for pies, cakes, etc

2.

a small cake or shell of this mixture, often filled with cream

noun

1.

egg whites mixed with sugar, beaten until stiff, spread over pies, cakes, etc., and often browned in the oven

2.

a baked shell made of this mixture, often filled with fruit or ice cream

n.

1. A mixture of egg whites and sugar beaten until stiff and baked until slightly brown, often used as a topping on pies.

2. A confection made by baking a lump or dollop of this mixture, often with added ingredients such as nuts or cocoa.