banana
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/bəˈnænə/
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A long, curved fruit with a soft inside and yellow skin when ripe.
Examples
Do you want banana on your cereal?
These bananas are still green.
She peeled the banana before giving it to the child.
The smoothie needs two ripe bananas.
I put a banana in my bag for later.
Meanings
Examples
I put a banana in my bag for later.
These bananas are still green.
She peeled the banana before giving it to the child.
Do you want banana on your cereal?
The smoothie needs two ripe bananas.
FAQ
A banana is a long, curved fruit with soft flesh.
What colour is a ripe banana?
It is usually yellow, though varieties differ.
Yes. Say one banana or two bananas.
Do you eat the peel of a banana?
People usually remove the peel before eating the fruit.
Can banana describe a flavour?
Yes. In food names, banana can identify the flavour, as in banana bread.
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