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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ladyfinger

/ˈleɪdiˌfɪŋɡɚ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.04 in modern English

Syllables
la-dyfin-ger
IPA
/ˈleɪdiˌfɪŋɡɚ/
18
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A low-density, dry, egg-based, sweet sponge cake biscuit roughly shaped like a large finger.

noun

A type of small banana.

noun

A variety of small firecracker.

noun

Alternative form of lady's finger.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From lady + finger.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈleɪdiˌfɪŋɡɚ/

Inflected Forms

ladyfingers (plural)

Phrases

ladyfinger cactus

Frequently Paired Words

lady's finger

Synonyms

boudoir biscuit finger biscuit savoiardi sponge finger

Questions

How do you pronounce ladyfinger?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈleɪdiˌfɪŋɡɚ/.
What does ladyfinger mean?
A low-density, dry, egg-based, sweet sponge cake biscuit roughly shaped like a large finger.
Where does ladyfinger come from?
From lady + finger.

How to pronounce ladyfinger

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