okra

[US]/'ɒkrə/
[UK]/'okrə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a flowering plant cultivated for its edible green seed pods; the edible green seed pods of the okra plant
Word Forms
Pluralokras

Phrases & Collocations

cooked okra

fried okra

pickled okra

okra gumbo

sautéed okra

Example Sentences

I like to stir-fry okra with garlic and soy sauce.

Okra is a popular vegetable in Southern cuisine.

Some people find the texture of okra slimy.

Okra is also known as lady's fingers.

You can add okra to gumbo for a delicious flavor.

Okra is a good source of dietary fiber.

Fried okra is a popular side dish in the Southern United States.

Many people enjoy pickled okra as a snack.

Okra plants produce beautiful yellow flowers.

In some cultures, okra is believed to have medicinal properties.

Real-world Examples

We have more than five types of okras.

Source: CNN 10 Student English Compilation September 2020

You can pickle whole vegetables, like green beans or okra.

Source: VOA Special September 2019 Collection

The fresh tuna, the okra, the tofu just brings it all together.

Source: Gourmet Base

So this was half vegetable oil, half sesame oil, okra, the stems and stalks.

Source: Gourmet Base

Fried fish with a vibrant dressing and stir-fried kow choy with bean sprout and okra.

Source: Gourmet Base

AZUZ (voice-over): Ten-second trivia: What do tomatoes, jalapenos, eggplants and okra all have in common?

Source: CNN 10 Student English Compilation September 2020

My least favorite three were the okra, the broccoli, and the crunchy curls.

Source: Buzzfeed Women's Fashion Talk

Okay, and this is okra with tomato sauce.

Source: Uncle Rich takes you on a trip to Europe.

I couldn't even finish them. - Crispy crunchy okra!

Source: Buzzfeed Women's Fashion Talk

Isaac is gonna grill and I'll make my fried okra.

Source: S03

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