/ Dictionary / Index O okra: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: o•kra Pronunciation: (ō'kru), [key] — n. a shrub, Abelmoschus esculentus, of the mallow family, bearing beaked pods. the pods, used in soups, stews, etc. a dish made with the pods. Also called Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: okra (Thesaurus) Okovango Oktoberfest Related Content Daily Word Quiz: profiterole Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language