Noun
An annual plant (Abelmoschus, / Hibiscus, esculentus), whose green pods, abounding in nutritious mucilage, are much used for soups, stews, or pickles; gumbo.
Source: Webster's dictionaryI love fried okra. The fact that it's okra makes me feel like it's good for you - I forget the fact that it's fried. Jason Aldean
I hate okra and grated mountain yam for the same reason. They're both slimy. Tom Colicchio
Okra is the closest thing to nylon I've ever eaten. It's like they bred cotton with a green bean. Okra, tastes like snot. The more you cook it, the more it turns into string. Robin Williams
The okra plant doesn't grow taller than its planter. African Proverb
All have grown and produced okra, though the ones in optimal conditions are tallest — between 6 and 7 feet. Source: Internet
But in our poll it was other choices that led the way with Press & Journal readers voting karela (bitter melon), okra, asparagus, fennel and peas collectively taking the top spot with 27% of the vote. Source: Internet