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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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

The mixture used for ladyfingers is in reality a sponge-cake mixture, but it is baked in a certain oblong shape known as a ladyfinger shape.

From Woman's Institute Library of Cookery Volume 4: Salads and Sandwiches; Cold and Frozen Desserts; Cakes, Cookies and Puddings; Pastries and Pies by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

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