noun Download 🔗Share A plant of the genus Plantago, with a rosette of sessile leaves about 10 cm long with a narrow part instead of a petiole, and with a spike inflorescence with the flower spacing varying widely among the species. See also psyllium. Examples : "The teacher pointed to a picture of a plantain in the textbook, explaining its unique leaf structure. " plant vegetable food biology agriculture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A plant in the genus Musa, the genus that includes banana, but with lower sugar content than banana. Examples : "My grandmother prefers plantain to banana because she likes the savory flavor and lower sugar content. " plant food fruit vegetable agriculture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The fruit of the plant, usually cooked before eating and used like potatoes. Examples : "My mom often fries plantains for dinner, serving them as a side dish instead of potatoes. " fruit food vegetable plant Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
