okra

Meanings

• noun

  A vegetable that is long, green, and cylindrical, with a mucilaginous texture when cooked. It is commonly used in African, Caribbean, and Southern US cuisines.

  - "Okra is a popular ingredient in gumbo."
  - "My grandmother used to make delicious okra stew."
  - "Okra is rich in nutrients and fiber."

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Synonyms

ladies' fingers , bhindi , gumbo , ladyfinger

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with okra
ora , mora , flora

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Variants

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okra , okras

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Etymology

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Okra likely originated in Western Africa and was brought to the Americas by enslaved Africans. The word 'okra' comes from the West African language 'Oyka' or 'Okra'.

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Trivia

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1. Okra is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber and calcium.

2. Okra was first brought to Europe in the late 16th century.

3. Okra is also known as 'lady's fingers' or 'gumbo' in some parts of the world.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mucilage: Okra contains a substance called mucilage, which gives it a slimy texture when cooked.

2. Gumbo: Okra is a key ingredient in traditional Southern US dish called gumbo.

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Culture

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Okra has been a staple food in African and Caribbean cuisines for centuries. It is often used in soups, stews, and gumbo. In the Southern United States, it is also commonly fried and served as a side dish.

How to Memorize "okra"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a long, green, cylindrical vegetable with a mucilaginous texture when cooked. Imagine it being used in a gumbo or stew.

2. associate
   

   - Associate okra with delicious Southern US cuisine, such as gumbo and stew.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Okra is a long, green, slimy vegetable used in Southern US cuisine' to help remember the definition.

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