Lady's-finger (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Lady's-finger is a versatile vegetable used in a variety of dishes, including soups, stews, and curries.
- In some Caribbean islands, lady's-finger is a staple ingredient in traditional dishes like pepper pot soup.
- The okra or lady's-finger plant is relatively easy to grow and can thrive in a variety of environments.
- Lady's-finger has been a popular ingredient in southern United States cuisine for many years, particularly in dishes like gumbo.
- In many African countries, lady's-finger is used as a thickening agent in stews and sauces, due to its high mucilage content.