First Known Use: 1679
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okra
noun \ˈō-krə, Southern also -krē\
: a tall plant whose pods are eaten as a vegetable and are used in soups and stews; also : the pods of this plant
Full Definition of OKRA
1
: 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
2
: 1gumbo 1
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Origin of OKRA
of African origin; akin to Ibo ókùrù okra
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okra
noun \ˈō-krə\
Definition of OKRA for Kids
: the green pods of a garden plant that are used as a vegetable especially in soups and stews
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