noun🔗SharePlantainA 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."The teacher pointed to a picture of a plantain in the textbook, explaining its unique leaf structure. "Le professeur a montré une image de plantain dans le manuel, expliquant sa structure foliaire unique.plantvegetablefoodbiologyagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlantainA plant in the genus Musa, the genus that includes banana, but with lower sugar content than banana."My grandmother prefers plantain to banana because she likes the savory flavor and lower sugar content. "Ma grand-mère préfère le plantain à la banane car elle aime sa saveur savoureuse et sa faible teneur en sucre.plantfoodfruitvegetableagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlantainThe fruit of the plant, usually cooked before eating and used like potatoes."My mom often fries plantains for dinner, serving them as a side dish instead of potatoes. "Ma mère fait souvent frire des plantains pour le dîner, les servant comme accompagnement au lieu des pommes de terre.fruitfoodvegetableplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading