The story
The sense of okra derives from a supposed resemblance to women's fingers.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
lady's finger
Today it means: Synonym of okra: the edible capsules of Abelmoschus esculentus. Full definition →
Today it means: Synonym of okra: the edible capsules of Abelmoschus esculentus. Full definition →
The sense of okra derives from a supposed resemblance to women's fingers.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.