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maranta

/məˈræn.tə/

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noun

/məˈræn.tə/C1formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любое из многочисленных травянистых растений рода Маранта, характеризующихся клубневидными крахмалистыми корнями и крупными влагалищными листьями.

A noun referring to any of numerous herbs of the genus Maranta, characterized by tuberous starchy roots and large sheathing leaves.

  1. Tropical plantC1formal

    Any of numerous herbs of the genus Maranta, characterized by tuberous starchy roots and large sheathing leaves.

    ruМаранта

    • The maranta plant is known for its beautiful, patterned leaves.
    • She grows several varieties of maranta in her greenhouse.
    • Maranta roots are used to produce arrowroot starch.
Forms
  • marantas plural form
  • marantas' possessive plural form
  • maranta's possessive singular form