Why is okra called ladies finger?

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2. #smoother
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4. #aiding
5. #vegetable
6. #seeds
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9. #roundish
10. #small
11. #woman
12. #stools
13. #evacuation
14. #given
15. #fiber
16. #finger
17. #called
18. #excellent