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."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. "庭の草むしりをしていると、歩道のひび割れにオオバコがいくつか生えているのに気づき、その広い葉が地面近くに小さなロゼットを形成していました。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 loves to fry ripe plantains until they are sweet and caramelized, a tasty dessert that isn't quite as sugary as eating a banana. "祖母は、甘くてキャラメル状になるまで熟したプランテンを揚げるのが大好きです。バナナを食べるほど甘くない美味しいデザートです。plantfoodvegetablefruitagricultureChat 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 as a side dish, similar to how she makes french fries with potatoes. "母はよく、ジャガイモでフライドポテトを作るように、プランテンを付け合わせとして揚げます。foodfruitvegetableChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
