ladyfinger

Plural: ladyfingers

Noun

• small finger-shaped sponge cake
• A small sponge cake, shaped approximately like a finger.
• A type of small banana.
• Synonym of okra: the plant or its edible capsules.
• A variety of small firecracker.

Examples

• Grandpa would give each of the kids a strip of ladyfingers to light on New Year's Day.
• Ladyfingers soaked in liqueur are the base of tiramisu, but I suppose you could just cut up a sponge cake instead.

Synonyms

boudoir biscuit, lady's finger, okra, savoiardi biscuit, sponge finger

Related Words

ladies' fingers