"ladies' fingers" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From a supposed resemblance to women's fingers. Head templates: {{en-noun|p|head=ladies' fingers}} ladies' fingers pl (plural only)
  1. Synonym of okra: the edible capsules of the okra plant. Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (lifeform): Mallow subfamily plants, Vegetables Synonyms: okra [synonym, synonym-of] Related terms: ladyfinger

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