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1. meringue
noun. sweet topping especially for pies made of beaten egg whites and sugar.
Etymology
- meringue (French)
- meringue (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))
Sentences with meringue
1. Noun, singular or mass
Make meringue ahead of time and store it in your refrigerator so you can have the fluffy treat on hand for a day of making pies and desserts.
2. Adjective
If you're making Swiss, Italian or French buttercream, use real eggs or egg whites, not meringue powder, and add a bit of cream of tartar to the eggs.
3. Noun, plural
Knowing how to refrigerate meringue properly keeps it from separating and seeping, which ruins its texture.
