1. a tall plant with edible green seed pods, grown in warm climates
2. the green seed pods of this plant, used as a vegetable in cooking

Examples

• She planted okra in her vegetable garden.
• The okra plants grew tall in the summer heat.
• We bought fresh okra at the farmers market.
• Mom added okra to the stew for thickness.
• The okra was tender and flavorful.
• He sliced the okra before frying it.
• Okra is popular in Southern cooking.