okra
nounUK /ˈəʊ.krə/
US /ˈoʊ.krə/
Okra is a green vegetable that is long and pointy and has small seeds inside.
Mom cooked okra with tomatoes for dinner.
SYNONYMS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The edible green seed pods of the okra plant, often used in soups and stews.
The gumbo recipe calls for a cup of sliced okra.
3. The tall plant of the mallow family that produces okra pods.
Okra grows best in warm, sunny weather.
4. A dish or soup thickened with okra, especially in Southern cooking.
We ate okra and rice at the family reunion.