Meaning of the word meringue in English

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meringue

US /məˈræŋ/
UK /məˈræŋ/
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Noun

a dessert or topping made from a mixture of egg whites and sugar, beaten until stiff

Example:
The lemon pie was topped with a fluffy meringue.
She carefully piped the meringue onto the baked Alaska.