abelmoschus esculentus
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Definition
Noun 1. A tropical plant cultivated for its edible seed pods: A tall, annual herbaceous plant, originally from the Old World tropics, now widely grown in warm regions. It is primarily cultivated for its long, green, mucilaginous (slimy) seed pods, which are used as a vegetable. 2. The edible fruit of this plant: Refers specifically to the green seed pods themselves, which are a common ingredient in various cuisines.
Usage Examples
- The farmer grows Abelmoschus esculentus in his summer garden.
- Abelmoschus esculentus, known for its sticky texture when cooked, is a key ingredient in gumbo.
- This recipe calls for 500 grams of fresh Abelmoschus esculentus.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific/Botanical Context: The term is used in formal, scientific, or agricultural writing to specify the exact species. In everyday conversation, common names are almost always used instead.
- The study focused on the drought tolerance of Abelmoschus esculentus.
Variants and Related Words
- Okra: The universal common name for both the plant and its edible pods.
- Lady's finger (chiefly British English and Commonwealth English): A common alternative name for the vegetable, referring to the shape of the pod.
- Gumbo (used in the Southern United States): Can refer to the pod itself, but more commonly refers to the stew made using it.
- Hibiscus esculentus: An older, synonymous botanical name, reflecting its previous classification within the genus.
Synonyms
- Okra
- Lady's finger
- Gumbo (for the pod)
Related Phrases/Idioms
- "As slippery as okra": An informal simile referencing the vegetable's characteristic mucilaginous texture.
- The situation became as slippery as okra to handle.
Noun
- tall coarse annual of Old World tropics widely cultivated in southern United States and West Indies for its long mucilaginous green pods used as basis for soups and stews; sometimes placed in genus Hibiscus