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ladyfinger

American

[ley-dee-fing-ger] / ˈleɪ diˌfɪŋ gər /

noun

a small, finger-shaped sponge cake.

ladyfinger British

/ ˈleɪdɪˌfɪŋɡə /

noun

a small finger-shaped sponge cake

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Etymology

Origin of ladyfinger

First recorded in 1660–70; lady + finger

Example Sentences

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It’s essentially layers of ladyfinger biscuits soaked in Darjeeling tea, covered in a cardamom orange cream and topped with fresh orange segments and slivered pistachios.

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2025

The pair then perfected the dessert by adding ladyfinger sponges soaked in coffee, and sprinkling it with cocoa - calling it Tireme Sù, which translates into English as "pick me up".

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2021

First, how to replicate the slightly crispy, yet soft, ladyfinger?

From Seattle Times • Nov. 5, 2020

She has been homebound for some years, and her diet remains spartan, if unorthodox: In addition to eggs, she eats bananas and ladyfinger cookies.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 29, 2016

I had still not started eating vegetables like ladyfinger and brinjal.

From Free from School by Alvares, Rahul

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