ladyfinger

[ ley-dee-fing-ger ]

noun

1. a small, finger-shaped sponge cake.

ladyfinger

/ ˈleɪdɪˌfɪŋɡə /

noun

1. a small finger-shaped sponge cake

Word History and Origins

Origin of ladyfinger¹

First recorded in 1660–70; lady + finger

Example Sentences

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

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

From Seattle Times

Dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture for just a few seconds and line the bottom of a 9-by-12-by-2-inch pan.

From Washington Post

One at a time, roll a ladyfinger in the cooled syrup, and quickly place it in a 9-by- 13-inch Pyrex pan.

From Salon

Mimi Sheraton, the first female food critic at the New York Times, has had a prolific career sharing her opinion on everything like ladyfinger sellers, hope chests and china patterns, and why we’re all eating kale wrong.

From Slate