English Explanatory Dictionary

Peach Melba

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A classic French dessert, made from peaches and raspberry sauce accompanied with vanilla ice cream.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Peach Melba.

Word forms

Peach Melba Peach Melbas

Etymology

Chef Auguste Escoffier at the Savoy Hotel in London in 1892 or 1893 created the dish for, and named it after, Australian opera singer Nellie Melba who took the pseudonym "Melba" from Melbourne, her home town.

Related words

Melba sauce Melba toast
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