Associations to the word «Melba»

Wiktionary

MELBA, noun. A dessert made originally from peach (now from other fruits), ice cream, and raspberry
MELBA FINCH, noun. Pytilia melba, an estrildid finch of Africa.
MELBA FINCHES, noun. Plural of melba finch
MELBA TOAST, noun. A form of very dry, crisp and thinly sliced toast.

Dictionary definition

MELBA, noun. Australian operatic soprano (1861-1931).

Wise words

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