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banana

[buh-nan-uh] / bəˈnæn ə /








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You wait until the bananas are nearly gone — soft, speckled, with that distinct on-the-edge-of-death banana smell — and turn them into something new.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

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

"Even the banana trees our forefathers planted are still there," Chief Pada said.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Cases under investigation include pastures declared on archaeological sites, olive trees in a military airport and banana plantations on Mount Olympus.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Ma brought out a big banana leaf and began fanning Headmaster.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins




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