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Noun melba has 1 sense
  1. Melba, Dame Nellie Melba, Helen Porter Mitchell - Australian operatic soprano (1861-1931)
    --1 is a kind of coloratura, coloratura soprano

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Melba

Definition:

Melba is a noun that refers to a type of dessert made with peaches, vanilla ice cream, and raspberry sauce. It is often served with crushed almonds on top.

Sense 1:

In culinary terms, melba can also refer to a dish made with a base of toast, topped with various ingredients such as ham, chicken, or seafood, and covered with a sauce.

Example sentence: I ordered the chicken melba, which had tender slices of chicken on a bed of crispy toast, smothered in a rich sauce.

Sense 2:

Melba can also be used as a female given name.

Example sentence: Melba is a unique and beautiful name, just like the person who bears it.

Sense 3:

As an adjective, melba describes something that is related to or associated with Dame Nellie Melba, an Australian opera singer.

Example sentence: The concert showcased some of Melba's most beloved arias, leaving the audience in awe of her incredible talent.

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