merengue

Definitions of merengue
  1. noun
    sweet topping especially for pies made of beaten egg whites and sugar
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    type of:
    ingrediente
    a flavorful addition on top of a dish
  2. noun
    a person who is physically weak and ineffectual
    synonyms: alfeñique, debilucho, débil, naco, piltrafa, poroto, sietemesino
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    types:
    ñoño
    an insipid weakling who is foolishly sentimental
    blandengue, membrillo, mollejón, sentimental
    a person who is weak and excessively sentimental
    blandorro, cagón, inflapollas, lila, llorón, meón, pollaboba
    a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy
    type of:
    alma, humano, individuo, mortal, persona, ser humano
    a human being
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