Banana

·noun A perennial herbaceous plant of almost treelike size (Musa sapientum); also, its edible fruit. ·see Musa.

banana
n. There are three species native toQueensland, of which the fruit is said to be worthless – – Musa...

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
banana
(Musa paradisiaca) A valuable species of plantain, the fruit of which is much used in tropical cli...

The Sailor's Word-Book
Banana solution
·add. ·- A solution used as a vehicle in applying bronze pigments. In addition to acetote, benzine, ...

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
banana-land
n. slang name for Queensland,where bananas grow in abundance. ...

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
banana-lander
n. slang for a Queenslander (seeabove). ...

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
native banana
n. another name for lilly-pilly (q.v.). ...

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris