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banana

[buh-nan-uh] / bəˈnæn ə /








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I always love to have a decaf espresso with dessert, which is either a brownie sundae or banana pudding.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Saying too much more would spoil all of the fun to be had, but the banana is only the beginning.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

There's also Watermelina, a watermelon, a banana named Bananito, and Cherrita, who is a cherry.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Only one bridge still links Tyre to areas further north, along a narrow, battered coastal road winding between banana plantations and orange trees.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The banana leaves stirred up a breeze as Saleem pushed through them.

From "Rickshaw Girl" by Mitali Perkins




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