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

: gumbo entry 1 sense 1

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Many of these, such as okra, millets, and pigeon peas, have historically been overlooked and under harvested. —

Daniela De Lorenzo, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 Want to wander through fresh crops like okra, peanuts and sweet potatoes? —

Alexis Clinton, Axios, 15 Oct. 2024 Sides like crispy okra, jollof rice, and callaloo were just as notable as the main dishes, though the star of the meal was the Mom Dukes Shrimp, served whole and bathed in a decadent Creole butter. —

Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2024 Carolina Low Country Gumbo At Milk & Honey at The Wharf in Washington DC, this gumbo is made with crab meat, shrimp, okra and rice. —

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