English Explanatory Dictionary

lady's finger

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of okra: the edible capsules of Abelmoschus esculentus.
  2. Kidney vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria).
  3. Alternative form of ladyfinger (“a small sponge cake”).
  4. A long, slender variety of potato.
  5. One of the branchiae of the lobster.

Word forms

lady's finger ladies' fingers lady's fingers ladyfinger ladysfinger

Etymology

The sense "okra" comes from a supposed resemblance to women's fingers.

Synonyms

okra
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