banana-plant — ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun : an aquatic perennial herb (Nymphoides aquatica) with cordate leaves and tubers in clusters like bananas … Useful english dictionary
Banana leaf — is the leaf of the Banana plant. It is used as a decorative element for auspicious ceremonies in Hindu and Buddhist cultures. It is also used as a plate to serve food in countries like India. Banana leaves though commonly thrown away contain… … Wikipedia
Banana paper — is used in two different senses: to refer to a paper made from the bark of the banana plant, mainly used for artistic purposes, or paper made from banana fiber, obtained from an industrialized process, from the stem and the non utilizable fruits … Wikipedia
Banana — For other uses, see Banana (disambiguation). Banana … Wikipedia
banana — noun 1》 a long curved fruit which grows in clusters and has soft pulpy flesh and yellow skin when ripe. 2》 (also banana plant or banana tree) the tropical and subtropical palm like plant which bears bananas. [Genus Musa: several species.] Phrases … English new terms dictionary
banana paper — noun a) paper made from part of the stem of the banana plant b) paper made from banana fibre … Wiktionary
banana root borer — noun also banana root weevil : a stout orange or reddish black marked weevil (Cosmopolites sordidus) whose larvae bore in banana plant roots … Useful english dictionary
banana leaf — noun A leaf of the banana plant … Wiktionary
plant disease — ▪ plant pathology Introduction an impairment of the normal state of a plant that interrupts or modifies its vital functions. All species of plants, wild and cultivated alike, are subject to disease. Although each species is… … Universalium
Banana — Ba*na na (b[.a]*n[aum] n[.a]; 277), n. [Sp. banana, name of the fruit.] (Bot.) A perennial herbaceous plant of almost treelike size ({Musa sapientum}); also, its edible fruit. See {Musa}. [1913 Webster] Note: The banana has a soft, herbaceous… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English