General
ochro
What does ochro mean?
The vegetable okra, used in soups and stews across the Caribbean.
"Mummy making ochro and rice for dinner."
Origin
Pan-Caribbean; variant of 'okra', of West African origin.
Frequently asked questions
What is ochro?
Ochro is the Caribbean name for okra, a green pod vegetable used in soups and stews.
Where does the word ochro come from?
It is a variant of 'okra', a word of West African origin brought to the Caribbean during slavery.
Is ochro the same as okra?
Yes, ochro and okra are the same vegetable — ochro is simply the common Caribbean spelling and pronunciation.
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