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Plantain

noun

/ˈplæn.tɪn/

Meaning

a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating

Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.

green banana, cooking banana

fried plantain, ripe plantain, plantain chips, plantain curry

a violent storm with strong winds; a state of great disturbance or tumult

a set of actions that are the official or accepted way of doing something

Food and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment or support.

a person who has a special interest in a particular thing or activity, especially animals or hobbies

The way in which two or more things have an effect on each other.

a general direction in which something is developing or changing; a fashion or style that is popular