First Known Use: 1706
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meringue
noun me·ringue \mə-ˈraŋ\
: a light, sweet mixture of egg whites and sugar that is baked and used as a topping for pies and cakes
Full Definition of MERINGUE
1
: a dessert topping consisting of a baked mixture of stiffly beaten egg whites and sugar
2
: a shell made of meringue and filled with fruit or ice cream
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French
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meringue
noun me·ringue \mə-ˈraŋ\
Definition of MERINGUE for Kids
: a light mixture of beaten egg whites and sugar used especially as a topping for pies or cakes
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