Plantain: meaning, definitions and examples
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plantain
[ หplanteษชn ]
food
A starchy banana-like fruit that is commonly used in cooking, especially in Caribbean and African cuisine. Plantains can be fried, boiled, or baked and are often served as a side dish.
Synonyms
cooking banana, green banana
Examples of usage
- I love eating fried plantains with my meals.
- Plantains are a staple food in many tropical regions.
- Plantains can be green or ripe, with each stage offering different culinary possibilities.
botany
A large, tropical plant with broad leaves that are often used for medicinal purposes. The plantain plant belongs to the genus Musa.
Synonyms
Musa, plantain plant
Examples of usage
- Plantain leaves are believed to have healing properties.
- In some cultures, plantains are used to treat insect bites and minor injuries.
Translations
Translations of the word "plantain" in other languages:
๐ต๐น banana-da-terra
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Kochbanane
๐ฎ๐ฉ pisang tanduk
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะปะฐะฝัะฐะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ banan plantan
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฉใณใใณ
๐ซ๐ท banane plantain
๐ช๐ธ plรกtano macho
๐น๐ท muz plantanฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ํ ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุฒ ุงูุฌูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ banรกn plantain
๐ธ๐ฐ banรกn plantain
๐จ๐ณ ๅคง่
๐ธ๐ฎ plantain
๐ฎ๐ธ plantain banani
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะปะฐะฝัะฐะฝ ะฑะฐะฝะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ plantan bananฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ plรกtano macho
Word origin
The word 'plantain' has a complex history tracing back to the 15th century. It originates from the Spanish word 'plรกtano' which refers to the banana plant. Plantains have been a significant food source in many tropical regions for centuries, with their versatility in cooking and potential health benefits. The term 'plantain' is now widely recognized in English-speaking countries due to the global influence of Caribbean and African cuisines.
See also: implant, plant, plantation, planted, planting, plants, replant, replanting, transplant, unplanted.