okra

noun

ˈō-krə

Southern also -krē

: a tall annual herb (Abelmoschus esculentus) of the mallow family that is cultivated for its mucilaginous green pods used especially in soups or stews

also : the pods of this plant

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Similarly, writer, anthropologist, and folklorist Zora Neale Hurston had a verdant green thumb, cooking the bounties of her vegetable garden alongside southern specialties like okra and shrimp. —

Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 Get The Recipe Pan-Fried Okra With Cornmeal Of course okra is on this list. —

Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024 This refreshing sweet and sour soup consists of a tamarind broth and is typically made with fish, pineapple, tomatoes, and vegetables like okra and elephant ear. —

Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024 The rest of us know okra makes a much better tree ornament than a soup ingredient. —

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