| Ravenala | ‖n. [ Malagasy. ] (Bot.) A genus of plants related to the banana. [ 1913 Webster ] ☞ Ravenala Madagascariensis, the principal species, is an unbranched tree with immense oarlike leaves growing alternately from two sides of the stem. The sheathing bases of the leafstalks collect and retain rain water, which flows freely when they are pierced with a knife, whence the plant is called |
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| ravenna | (n) a battle between the French and an alliance of Spaniards and Swiss and Venetians in 1512, Syn. Battle of Ravenna |
| ravenna grass | (n) grass often cultivated for its long white-ribbed leaves and large plumes resembling those of pampas grass, Syn. wool grass, Erianthus ravennae |