okra
UK: ˈəʊkrə | US: ˈoʊkrə
n. a flowering plant of the mallow family, cultivated for its edible green seed pods
n. the edible seed pods of this plant, used in cooking, especially in soups and stews
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The word "okra" originates from the Igbo language (Nigeria), where it is called ọ́kụ̀rụ̀. It entered English via Caribbean and Southern U.S. dialects through the transatlantic slave trade. The plant itself is native to Africa and was brought to the Americas during the colonial era. Its spelling and pronunciation were adapted into English without morphological segmentation.
Okra is a key ingredient in traditional gumbo.
She sautéed okra with tomatoes and spices for a flavorful side dish.
The slimy texture of okra thickens soups naturally.
Farmers in the region grow okra as a cash crop.
Fried okra is a popular Southern comfort food.