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Okra — Abelmoschus esculentus Okra flower bud and immature seed pod Scientific classification Kingdom … Wikipedia
African cuisine — is a generalized term collectively referring to the cuisines of Africa. The continent of Africa is the second largest landmass on Earth, and is home to hundreds of different cultural and ethnic groups. This diversity is also reflected in the many … Wikipedia
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okra — (n.) 1670s, from a West African language (Cf. Akan nkruma okra ) … Etymology dictionary
okra — ► NOUN ▪ the long ridged seed pods of a tropical plant of the mallow family, eaten as a vegetable. ORIGIN a West African word … English terms dictionary
okra — /oh kreuh/, n. 1. a shrub, Abelmoschus esculentus, of the mallow family, bearing beaked pods. 2. the pods, used in soups, stews, etc. 3. a dish made with the pods. Also called gumbo. [1670 80; said to be of West African origin, though precise… … Universalium
okra — /ˈɒkrə / (say okruh), /ˈoʊk / (say ohk ) noun 1. a tall plant of the mallow family, Abelmoschus esculentus, cultivated for its edible mucilaginous pods, used in soups, etc. 2. the pods collectively, eaten as a vegetable: *A traditional table was… …
okra — o|kra [ˈɔkrə, ˈəu US ˈou ] n [U] [Date: 1700 1800; Origin: From a West African language] a green vegetable used in cooking, especially in Asia and the southern US … Dictionary of contemporary English
African American — African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa.cite web |url=http://www.census.gov/prod/2001pubs/c2kbr01 5.pdf |first=Jesse |last=McKinnon… … Wikipedia