Meaning of the word okra in English

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okra

US /ˈoʊ.krə/
UK /ˈəʊ.krə/
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Noun

a tall, flowering plant in the mallow family, valued for its edible green seed pods

Example:
We harvested fresh okra from the garden.
Okra is a common ingredient in Southern American cuisine.