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: 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
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Irrigation tubes lie in a tangle where his lemongrass, cucumber and okra once flourished.
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Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Irrigation tubes lie in a tangle where his lemongrass, cucumber and okra once flourished.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
This casserole recipe proves that there's more ways to enjoy okra than just deep frying it.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Eating veggies such as Brussels sprouts, carrots, broccoli, okra, sweet potatoes and parsnips can help too.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 3 May 2026
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Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Irrigation tubes lie in a tangle where his lemongrass, cucumber and okra once flourished.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
This casserole recipe proves that there's more ways to enjoy okra than just deep frying it.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Eating veggies such as Brussels sprouts, carrots, broccoli, okra, sweet potatoes and parsnips can help too.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 3 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for okra
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“Okra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/okra. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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okra
noun
: a tall herb related to the hollyhocks and grown for its edible green pods which are used especially in soups and stews
also
: these pods
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