royal icing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An icing made from beaten egg whites and powdered sugar, used for decorating.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

royal icing royal icings

Etymology

The designation "royal" was added after the icing was used on the large, elaborate cake made for Queen Victoria's wedding to Prince Albert in 1840; the style of icing itself is older.

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