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 : "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. " 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 loves to fry ripe plantains until they are sweet and caramelized, a tasty dessert that isn't quite as sugary as eating a banana. " plant food vegetable fruit 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 as a side dish, similar to how she makes french fries with potatoes. " food fruit vegetable Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
