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plantain

 

[ หˆplanteษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น banana-da-terra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‡เคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kochbanane

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pisang tanduk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะฐะฝั‚ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ banan plantan

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒฉใƒณใƒ†ใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท banane plantain

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ plรกtano macho

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท muz plantanฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”Œ๋žœํ…Œ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุฒ ุงู„ุฌู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ banรกn plantain

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ banรกn plantain

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคง่•‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plantain

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ plantain banani

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะปะฐะฝั‚ะฐะฝ ะฑะฐะฝะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒšแƒแƒœแƒขแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plantan bananฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ plรกtano macho

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,603, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.