"Cavendish banana" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Cavendish bananas [plural]
Etymology: Named after William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Cavendish banana (plural Cavendish bananas)
  1. A banana of the triploid (AAA) cultivars of Musa acuminata.

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