okra
nounHow many syllables in okra?
There are 2 syllables in the word okra.How to pronounce okra:
Definition of okra:
- okra (noun):
- the pods of this plant
- long green edible beaked pods of the okra plant.
- a tall annual herb (abelmoschus esculentus) of the mallow family that is cultivated for its mucilaginous green pods used especially in soups or stews
Synonyms for okra:
abelmoschus esculentus
gumbo
hibiscus esculentus
lady's-finger
okra plant
pod
seedpod
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