A plant of the genus Plantago, with a rosette of sessile leaves about 10 cm (4") long with a narrow part instead of a petiole, and with a spike inflorescence with the flower spacing varying widely among the species. See also psyllium.

A plant in the genus Musa, the genus that includes banana, but with lower sugar content than banana. / The fruit of the plant, usually cooked before eating and used like potatoes.

plural of plantain

plural of plantain-eater

Any bird in the African genus Crinifer.

Plantago major

Any of several plants, of the genus Alisma, that inhabit marshy places

plural of plantain lily

The hosta plant.

(now rare) A drink made from the plantain plant.