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Meaning of ladyfinger | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˈleɪdiˌfɪŋɡɚ/

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Čeština pískot
Français boudoir
Italiano savoiardo
Nederlands lange vinger
Türkçe kedidili

Examples

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

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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