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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

Català melindro
Čeština pískot
Deutsch Biskotte Katzenzunge Löffelbiskuit
Español bizcocho de soletilla soleta
Suomi kissankieli papatti
Français boudoir
Magyar babapiskóta
Italiano savoiardo
Nederlands lange vinger
Română pișcot
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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See also

ladyfinger cactus ladyfish ladyfolk ladyfolks ladyfriend ladyhood

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