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Definition of okra

okra

/ˈoʊ.krə/
o · kra
Plural:okras
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• noun

1

The long, ridged green seed pods of the okra plant, eaten as a vegetable and commonly used to thicken soups and stews due to their naturally mucilaginous texture.

Example

"She added a handful of chopped okra to the gumbo to help thicken the savory broth."

2

A tall annual flowering plant in the mallow family (Abelmoschus esculentus), cultivated in tropical and warm temperate climates for its edible green pods.

Example

"The farmer planted a long row of okra alongside the tomatoes and bell peppers."

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• Nearby Words

okie
okinawa habu
oklahoma city
okra
olallieberry
old
old man

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 18th century: derived from Igbo 'ọ́kụ̀rụ̀', reflecting the plant's West African origins before it was introduced to the Americas.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Okra. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/okra
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