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Ladyfinger

//ˈleɪdiˌfɪŋɡɚ// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A small sponge cake, shaped approximately like a finger.

    "Ladyfingers soaked in liqueur are the base of tiramisu, but I suppose you could just cut up a sponge cake instead."

  2. 2
    small finger-shaped sponge cake wordnet
  3. 3
    A type of small banana.
  4. 4
    Synonym of okra: the plant or its edible capsules.
  5. 5
    A variety of small firecracker.

    "Grandpa would give each of the kids a strip of ladyfingers to light on New Year's Day."

Etymology

From lady + finger.

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