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lady's finger en · NOUN

Etymology

The sense of okra derives from a supposed resemblance to women's fingers.

Meanings

1. (Brunei, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, South-Asia) Synonym of okra: the edible capsules of Abelmoschus esculentus.
2. Kidney vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria).
3. A long, slender variety of potato.
4. One of the branchiae of the lobster.
5. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of ladyfinger (“a small sponge cake”).
   alt of ladyfinger

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okra