noun🔗Shareオオバコ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."The teacher pointed to a picture of a plantain in the textbook, explaining its unique leaf structure. "先生は教科書でオオバコの絵を指し、その独特な葉の構造を説明しました。plantvegetablefoodbiologyagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareプランテンA 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. "祖母は、風味豊かで糖度が低いので、バナナよりもプランテンが好きです。plantfoodfruitvegetableagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareプランテンThe 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. "母は夕食にプランテンを揚げることが多く、ジャガイモの代わりに付け合わせとして出します。fruitfoodvegetableplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading