plantain

/ˈplæntɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a starchy fruit, especially of the banana family.

“The chef sautéed the sliced plantain in garlic butter.”

2. noun

a type of sweet potato, especially from the Caribbean.

“The West Indian dish featured roasted plantain as a main ingredient.”

3. verb

to plant or cultivate something.

“The farmer planted seeds in the spring to grow a new crop.”

Synonyms

  • banana
  • yam

Antonyms

  • barrenness
  • desertion