Gros Michel en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ɡɹoʊ̯ mɪˈʃɛl/
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Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from French Gros Michel, of unknown origin; see it for more.
Meanings
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A triploid cultivar of banana, popular in the early 20th century, predominant in the marketplace, but wiped out as a commercial cultivar mid-20th century by Panama disease.
Coordinate term: Cavendish
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gros Michels | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (8)
zms Pisang Ambon (Translations) · fr Grosse Michel (Translations) · es Banano (Translations) · es Plátano Roatán (Translations) · ms Pisang Ambon (Translations) · es Guineo Gigante (Translations) · fr Gros Michel (Translations) · id Pisang Ambon (Translations)