okra
noun
\ ˈō-krə
, Southern also -krē\
, Southern also -krē\
Definition of okra
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
Examples of okra in a Sentence
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Carnochan harvested Swiss chard, okra, basil and other items one recent morning. — Cortlynn Stark, Washington Post, "School gardens thrive with summer volunteer program," 25 Aug. 2019 JoAnne Bland is cutting up okra at the round table in her sparkling clean kitchen as the TV blares one of those courtroom shows that air in the afternoons. — Michelle Matthews | Mmatthews@al.com, al, "JoAnne Bland brings history to life in Selma," 13 Aug. 2019 The nightshade issue Eggplants are a member of the nightshade family, which also includes tomatoes, bell peppers, potatoes, artichokes, and okra. — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, "The Health Benefits of Eggplants," 8 Aug. 2019 If necessary, use a spoon or small ramekin to completely submerge the okra under the pickling liquid. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Quick pickling gives fresh veggies and fruit a tangy crunch in a day or less," 16 July 2019 About how the enslaved brought with them from Africa so many of the crops now considered Southern staples: peanuts, watermelon, okra, sorghum, countless varieties of rice. — Hilary Cadigan, Bon Appétit, "People Say Gullah Geechee Culture is Disappearing. BJ Dennis Says They're Wrong," 14 Aug. 2019 Firm, crisp foods tend to hold up best to pickling, so things like green beans, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, okra, carrots, beets and corn will always be good. Don’t be afraid to try firm fruits like cherries, too. — Justin Ward, ExpressNews.com, "How to make simple pickles at home," 7 Aug. 2019 Sides include sweet corn tamales known as dukunu, lobster fritters and fried okra, one of many vegetable-centric bites. — Hadley Tomicki, latimes.com, "Mother-daughter duo cook side-by-side at Belizean pop-up No Reservation L.A.," 12 July 2019 Continue direct seeding okra, cucumber, basil, chives, dill, leaf fennel, papalo, corn, melon, squash, New Zealand spinach, sunflower seeds and green beans. 7. — Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, "Ten tips to ensure a healthy lawn during a Colorado summer," 27 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'okra.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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okra
noun
English Language Learners Definition of okra
: a tall plant whose pods are eaten as a vegetable and are used in soups and stews
also
: the pods of this plant
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okra
noun
\ ˈō-krə
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Kids Definition of okra
: the green pods of a garden plant that are used as a vegetable especially in soups and stews
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