Definitions for "Okra"
An annual plant (Abelmoschus esculentus syn. Hibiscus esculentus), whose green pods, abounding in nutritious mucilage, are much used for soups, stews, or pickles; gumbo.
The pods of the plant okra, used as a vegetable; also, a dish prepared with them; gumbo.
This finger-shaped vegetable, green-ridged and three to five inches in length, is fried as a side dish, used as a thickening agent in callaloo or mixed with cornmeal to make coo-coo.
Store in a plastic bag and place in the warmest area of the refrigerator. 5 to 7 days
Dried leaves provide emollient action