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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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In the clip, chef Fabio Viviani, a Top Chef alum and Italian restaurateur, was unimpressed by one of the challenge’s ingredients: okra.
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Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Join a Gullah Heritage Trail tour to learn more, and eat delicious local classics like gumbo and fried okra at the Gullah Grub restaurant.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025
There's truly no better classic Southern side dish to accompany Sunday supper than our air fryer okra.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
The crispy, golden exterior was perfectly balanced with the earthy, fresh flavor of the okra itself.
—Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025
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Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Join a Gullah Heritage Trail tour to learn more, and eat delicious local classics like gumbo and fried okra at the Gullah Grub restaurant.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025
There's truly no better classic Southern side dish to accompany Sunday supper than our air fryer okra.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
The crispy, golden exterior was perfectly balanced with the earthy, fresh flavor of the okra itself.
—Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 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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