Meaning of the word banana in English

What does banana mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

banana

US /bəˈnæn.ə/
UK /bəˈnɑː.nə/
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Noun

a long curved fruit which grows in clusters and has soft pulpy flesh and a yellow skin when ripe

Example:
She peeled a banana and ate it.
He added a sliced banana to his cereal.