plantain Synonyms
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plantain Meaning
plantain (n)
any of numerous plants of the genus Plantago; mostly small roadside or dooryard weeds with elliptic leaves and small spikes of very small flowers; seeds of some used medicinally
a banana tree bearing hanging clusters of edible angular greenish starchy fruits; tropics and subtropics
starchy banana-like fruit; eaten (always cooked) as a staple vegetable throughout the tropics
plantain (n.)
A treelike perennial herb (Musa paradisiaca) of tropical regions, bearing immense leaves and large clusters of the fruits called plantains. See Musa.
The fruit of this plant. It is long and somewhat cylindrical, slightly curved, and, when ripe, soft, fleshy, and covered with a thick but tender yellowish skin. The plantain is a staple article of food in most tropical countries, especially when cooked.
Any plant of the genus Plantago, but especially the P. major, a low herb with broad spreading radical leaves, and slender spikes of minute flowers. It is a native of Europe, but now found near the abode of civilized man in nearly all parts of the world.
plantain Sentence Examples
- The nurse applied a plantain leaf to the burn to alleviate pain and inflammation.
- The ripe plantains were sweet and flavorful, perfect for making banana bread.
- The botanist examined the plantain's unique leaf shape and venation patterns.
- The plantain's versatility extended from its use as a culinary ingredient to a traditional medicinal remedy.
- The farmer cultivated a variety of plantains, including the red, yellow, and green varieties.
- The plantain's plantain-like aroma filled the warm tropical air.
- The chef sliced the plantains thinly and fried them until they were golden brown.
- The plantain's starchy texture made it an excellent substitute for potatoes or rice.
- The plantain's leaves were used to wrap traditional dishes and protect them from the elements.
- The plantain's medicinal properties have been used for centuries to treat a wide range of ailments.
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any of numerous plants of the genus Plantago; mostly small roadside or dooryard weeds with elliptic leaves and small spikes of very small flowers; seeds of some
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The nurse applied a plantain leaf to the burn to alleviate pain and inflammation.
The ripe plantains were sweet and flavorful, perfect for making banana bread.
The botanist examined the plantain's unique leaf shape and venation patterns.
The plantain's versatility extended from its use as a culinary ingredient to a traditional medicinal remedy.
