lady's finger
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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He wishes Mississippi had more options for his vegetarian diet, but he said one of his favorite Southern dishes is okra, or “lady’s finger” as he calls it in India.
From Washington Times
In 1808 a beautiful piece, said to be like a lady's finger, was found in the Carnon Valley and is now in the Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro.
From BBC
They held hands in front of an altar just before Hova placed a ring on his lady's finger.
From Los Angeles Times
Gunpowder had been exploded by the spark from a lady's finger, and children had been insulated by hanging them from the ceiling by silk cords.
From Project Gutenberg
My lady's finger wavered and stopped, and her hand tucked itself away into his.
From Project Gutenberg
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