Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bananeira
Noun
bah-nah-NEH-rah
Definition
A plant that produces bananas, known scientifically as Musa.
Examples
- The bananeira thrives in tropical climates.
- In my garden, I planted a bananeira to enjoy fresh bananas.
- Tourists were amazed by the size of the bananeira they saw during their trip.
Meaning
The term ‘bananeira’ refers specifically to the banana tree, which is characterized by large leaves and grows to a height of several meters. It is cultivated primarily for its fruit, bananas.
Synonyms
- banana plant
- Musa
- plantain tree