Definitions

1. noun

A type of starchy fruit, often green or yellow when ripe, native to the Americas and commonly consumed in various Caribbean and Latin American countries.

“My grandmother loves to make a delicious plantain mofongo with boiled green platano.”

2. noun

A type of banana plant, often used to refer to the banana plantain or cooking banana, which is commonly used in various dishes throughout the world.

“After eating the platano, I learned how to cultivate my own banana plant at home.”