plantain

UK
/plænˈteɪn/
US
/plænˈteɪn/

Translations

plantainnoun
plantains
pl
UK
/plænˈteɪn/
US
/plænˈteɪn/
The herbalist recommended using plantain for the wound.
Травник рекомендовал использовать подорожник для раны.
Fried plantains are a popular dish in many tropical countries.
Жареные платано — популярное блюдо во многих тропических странах.
Synonyms
cooking banana
plantainadjective
UK
/ˈplæntɪn/
US
/ˈplæntən/
Used attributively to describe food, products, or other items made from or relating to plantains.

Definitions

plantainnoun
A tropical fruit resembling a banana, typically larger and with a thicker skin, often cooked before eating.
Fried plantains are a popular side dish in many Caribbean countries.
A type of herbaceous plant belonging to the genus Plantago, often found in lawns and fields.
The broadleaf plantain is commonly used in herbal remedies for its medicinal properties.
plantainadjective
Made from, containing, or relating to the plantain fruit or plant.
We served spicy plantain chips as an appetizer.