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melba

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Noun — A dessert of fruit, ice cream, and raspberry sauce, as in "peach melba."

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peach melba melba toast

Etymology

Named after Nellie Melba, an Australian opera singer, for whom the dish "Peach Melba" was created.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “melba” mean?

The word “melba” means a dessert of fruit, ice cream, and raspberry sauce, as in "peach melba.". In plain terms, a fruity ice-cream dessert named after a famous opera singer.

How do you pronounce “melba”?

“Melba” is pronounced MEHL-buh (/ˈmɛlbə/ in IPA).

How do you use “melba” in a sentence?

Here is “melba” used in a sentence: “She ordered the peach melba for dessert.”

What part of speech is “melba”?

“Melba” is a noun.

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