Okra Definition & Meaning
okra
- noun
- long green edible beaked pods of the okra plant
- tall coarse annual of Old World tropics widely cultivated in southern United States and West Indies for its long mucilaginous green pods used as basis for soups and stews; sometimes placed in genus Hibiscus
- long mucilaginous green pods; may be simmered or sauteed but used especially in soups and stews
"Okra" in song lyrics
See how okra is used in real songs:
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"how to cook okra"
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"recipe for okra"
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"what is okra"
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Words that rhyme with okra
Usage tips for "okra"
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