Synonyms for

Okra

Verb / ˈəʊkrʌ / Another word for okra — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Okra is a plant with green pods that are used in cooking. It is also known as lady's fingers or gumbo.

Synonyms & similar words

okraplant gumbo hibiscusesculentus abelmoschusesculentus ladysfinger gumbo bhindi bamia ochro okro quimgombo bamya bindi gumbo-limbo bambara bambarra bendi dheras

Example sentences

  1. I love eating fried okra for dinner.
  2. My mom grows okra in our backyard garden.
  3. Okra is a popular vegetable in Southern cuisine.
  4. I don't like the slimy texture of boiled okra.
  5. Have you ever had okra in a gumbo soup?

Quotes

  • Okra is the closest thing to nylon I've ever eaten. It's like they bred cotton with a green bean. Okra, tastes like snot. The more you cook it, the more it turns into string.
  • Gumbo is basically a roux and vegetables, kind of a Creole version of a stew. The reason gumbo is so special is because the vegetables you put in there are okra, which is a thickener, and the other is a spice called filé powder.
  • I've never met an okra that I didn't like.

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