Vegetable pod that thickens gumbo (4)

I believe the answer is:

okra

(Other definitions for okra that I've seen before include "Edible seed pods" , "vegetable dish" , "Bhindi or lady's finger" , "old ladies' fingers" , "Green pods, in stews" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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