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
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The cold weather looks to already have a significant effect on what crops of snap beans, yellow squash, sweet corn and okra yield in the seasons ahead, Torbert said.
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Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
The fish is lightly fried and topped with sweet onion gravy, served alongside fungi, a nutty, custard-like dish made from okra, cornmeal, and water.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Red Burgundy okra is a heavy producer that is ready to harvest in only 55 days after planting its seeds.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
That okra stew is now on the menu at Red Rooster Harlem, where Sanders is the first Chef Ambassador.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
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Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
The fish is lightly fried and topped with sweet onion gravy, served alongside fungi, a nutty, custard-like dish made from okra, cornmeal, and water.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Red Burgundy okra is a heavy producer that is ready to harvest in only 55 days after planting its seeds.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
That okra stew is now on the menu at Red Rooster Harlem, where Sanders is the first Chef Ambassador.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 Jan. 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 15 Feb. 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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