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okra Definition


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okra
noun okras
    1. A tall annual plant native to tropical Africa that has red and yellow flowers.
    2. The edible fruit of this plant, consisting of long green seed pods, used in soups and stews, etc. Also called gumbo, lady's finger.
    3. A dish prepared using these seedpods.
Etymology: 18c: from a W African name.



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