bamia
nounUK /ˈbɑːmiə/
US /ˈbɑːmiə/
Bamia is a green vegetable that looks like a small finger and is used in cooking.
My grandmother cooks bamia with tomatoes and garlic.
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2. A stew made with okra, tomatoes, and meat, common in Middle Eastern and North African cooking.
We ate bamia with rice for dinner.
3. The plant that produces okra pods.
Bamia grows well in warm weather.
4. In some regions, a thick soup made from okra.
The bamia was thick and flavorful.