banano

Definitions of banano
  1. noun
    any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits
    synonyms: banana, bananero, cambur, platanero, plátano
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    types:
    abacá
    Philippine banana tree having leafstalks that yield Manila hemp used for rope and paper etc
    type of:
    planta herbácea
    a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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