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broad-leaved plantain

/ˌbrɔdˈlivd ˌplænt(ə)n/
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Definitions of broad-leaved plantain
  1. noun
    North American plantain having reddish leafstalks and broad leaves
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    plantain
    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
  2. noun
    common European perennial naturalized worldwide; a troublesome weed
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    plantain
    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
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