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plantain in Greek

plantain in Greek is αρνόγλωσσο, πεντάνευρο — plantain means a starchy, banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating, similar to a potato in culinary use.

plantain in Greek

αρνόγλωσσο
noun
Pronounced: arnoglosso
Any plant of the genus Plantago, with a rosette of sessile leaves about 10 cm (4") long with a narrow part instead of a petiole, and with a spike inflorescence with the flower spacing varying widely among the species. See also psyllium.
πεντάνευρο
noun
Pronounced: pedanevro
Any plant of the genus Plantago, with a rosette of sessile leaves about 10 cm (4") long with a narrow part instead of a petiole, and with a spike inflorescence with the flower spacing varying widely among the species. See also psyllium.

What does "plantain" mean?

  1. noun A starchy, banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating, similar to a potato in culinary use.
    "Fried plantain is a common side dish across West Africa and the Caribbean."
  2. noun A common broad-leaved weed of the genus Plantago, unrelated to the banana-family plantain.
    "Plantain leaves are sometimes used in folk remedies for insect bites."
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plantain in a sentence

  • Fried plantain is a common side dish across West Africa and the Caribbean.
  • Plantain leaves are sometimes used in folk remedies for insect bites.

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What is "plantain" in Greek?

"plantain" in Greek is αρνόγλωσσο, πεντάνευρο. plantain means: A starchy, banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating, similar to a potato in culinary use.

How do you pronounce αρνόγλωσσο?

"plantain" in Greek is αρνόγλωσσο, pronounced "arnoglosso".

How do you use "plantain" in a sentence?

Example: "Fried plantain is a common side dish across West Africa and the Caribbean." In Greek, "plantain" is αρνόγλωσσο, πεντάνευρο.

Are there other ways to say "plantain" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "plantain": αρνόγλωσσο, πεντάνευρο.

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