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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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Moderate feeders like carrots and okra require fertilizer before planting and again around mid-season, during flowering and fruiting.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
Namely, eating okra and drinking water on their own.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 5 May 2025
Other good options are the okra stew, moussaka and a shepherd casserole of lamb sauteed with garlic, onions, fresh herbs and tomatoes.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Their spot in the garden can then be planted to summer crops like okra, southern peas or sweet potatoes.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
Namely, eating okra and drinking water on their own.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 5 May 2025
Other good options are the okra stew, moussaka and a shepherd casserole of lamb sauteed with garlic, onions, fresh herbs and tomatoes.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Their spot in the garden can then be planted to summer crops like okra, southern peas or sweet potatoes.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
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“Okra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/okra. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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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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