Gumbo (4)
I believe the answer is:
okra
'gumbo' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for okra that I've seen before include "old ladies' fingers" , "Bhindi or lady's finger" , "Lady's fingers; gumbo; bhindi" , "Bhindi in Ind. cookery" , "Long green tropical vegetable" .)