ladyfinger

English

noun
Definitions
  • A small sponge cake, shaped approximately like a finger.
  • A type of small banana.
  • the plant or its edible capsules.
  • A variety of small firecracker.

Etymology

Compound from English lady + English finger.

Origin

English

finger

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