pavlova vs dessert

pavlova and dessert both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pavlova	Yes	No	No	No
dessert	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, dessert is a hypernym of pavlova; that is, dessert is a word with a broader meaning than pavlova:

pavlova: a dessert consisting of a meringue base or cup filled with fruit and whipped cream
dessert: a dish served as the last course of a meal

Other hypernyms of pavlova include afters, sweet.

pavlova (noun)	dessert (noun)
a dessert consisting of a meringue base or cup filled with fruit and whipped cream	a dish served as the last course of a meal