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okra Definition

okra (ōkrə)

noun

  1. a tall annual plant (Abelmoschus esculentus) of the mallow family, grown for its slender, ribbed, sticky, green pods
  2. the pods, used as a cooked vegetable and in soups, stews, etc.
  3. gumbo (sense )

Etymology: < WAfr name

okra Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • try: Serves 1 NEXT STEPS Ever tried okra, kale or celeriac?
  • fry: You may have to fry the okra in batches.
  • add: To boil, bring a pan of water to the boil, add the prepared okra and cook for 4-6 minutes or until tender.

Adjective modifier

  • fried: Location as the fried okra and the mississippi river but my mere.

Modifies a noun

  • seed: You will be lucky to find okra seeds at these prices at your local garden center, nursery or other seed dealers.

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