ladyfinger

[ ley-dee-fing-ger ]

noun
  1. a small, finger-shaped sponge cake.

Origin of ladyfinger

1
First recorded in 1660–70; lady + finger

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How to use ladyfinger in a sentence

  • Get a dozen ladyfingers, split them in halves, and cut each one in two.

    The Fun of Cooking | Caroline French Benton

British Dictionary definitions for ladyfinger

ladyfinger

lady's finger

/ (ˈleɪdɪˌfɪŋɡə) /


noun
  1. a small finger-shaped sponge cake

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