ladyfinger \ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\noun 1. a.: lady's-finger b.ladyfingersplural but singular or plural in construction: a foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) 2.: a small finger-shaped sponge cake 3.: any of several small-fruited bananas 4.: a large elongated dessert grape of European origin and superior flavor