OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 31632

okra

/ˈɒkɹə/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
abelmosco • bamia • gombo • molondrón • ocra • quimbombó • quingombó • ñajú
The edible immature mucilaginous seed pod (properly, capsule) of the Abelmoschus esculentus.
...as a food easy of digestion may well be admitted likewise the young Ocra an agreeable Food as well for the species as individual, dressed variously according to pleasure...
Select young okra, wash thoroughly, remove the stems, and wipe the okra dry.