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Plaintain

Definition:

A plantain refers to a banana-like fruit that is typically larger, firmer, and starchier than the sweet variety. It is a staple food in many tropical regions.

Part of Speech:

Noun
Adjective

Senses:

Sense 1 - Noun:

A ripe plantain is often used in cooking and can be fried, boiled, or baked. It is commonly served as a side dish or used as an ingredient in various traditional recipes.

Example sentence:

"I love eating fried plantains with my grilled chicken."

Sense 2 - Noun:

In botany, plantains are perennial plants with large, broad leaves belonging to the Musa genus. They are distinguishable from bananas due to their less sweet taste and firm texture.

Example sentence:

"The plantain plant in my backyard is producing abundant fruits this season."

Sense 3 - Adjective:

The term "plantain" can also be used as an adjective to describe something related to or resembling plantains.

Example sentence:

"We enjoyed a delicious plantain curry for dinner last night."

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