noun🔗ShareA 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."While weeding the garden, I noticed several plantains growing in the cracks of the sidewalk, their broad leaves forming small rosettes close to the ground. "plantvegetablefoodbiologyagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA plant in the genus Musa, the genus that includes banana, but with lower sugar content than banana."My grandmother loves to fry ripe plantains until they are sweet and caramelized, a tasty dessert that isn't quite as sugary as eating a banana. "plantfoodvegetablefruitagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe fruit of the plant, usually cooked before eating and used like potatoes."My mom often fries plantains as a side dish, similar to how she makes french fries with potatoes. "foodfruitvegetableChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading