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Plural
plantains
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a cooking banana that is starchy and grows in tropical regions
Plantain refers to a starchy fruit that is similar in appearance to bananas but possesses a firmer texture and a milder taste. It is commonly used as a cooking ingredient rather than being eaten raw. Ripe plantains are sweet and can be consumed as a dessert or used in sweet preparations, while unripe plantains are more starchy and are often fried or boiled as a savory side dish. Plantains are a versatile fruit found in various cuisines around the world and are appreciated for their culinary adaptability, providing a unique and delightful addition to both sweet and savory dishes.
- I like to fry plantains until they turn golden brown and enjoy them as a tasty side dish.
- Plantains are a staple in many Caribbean dishes.
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a banana tree bearing hanging clusters of edible angular greenish starchy fruits; tropics and subtropics
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any of numerous plants of the genus Plantago; mostly small roadside or dooryard weeds with elliptic leaves and small spikes of very small flowers; seeds of some used medicinally