Definition of Banana 1. Any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits Noun 2. Elongated crescent-shaped yellow fruit with soft sweet flesh Noun Synonyms for word "banana" Semanticaly linked words with "banana" Hyponims for word "banana" etymology bananaless etymology bananalike etymology bananaquit etymology bananery etymology banoffee pie etymology nonbanana etymology strawbana etymology banana etymologically related banana-shaped etymologically related coconut etymologically related oreo etymological origin of banaana [Wolof] is derived from Bananaland is derived from banana ball is derived from banana bender is derived from banana boat is derived from banana bond is derived from banana hammock is derived from banana paper is derived from banana peel is derived from banana pepper is derived from banana plug is derived from banana republic is derived from banana shot is derived from banana skin is derived from banana split is derived from bananaquit is derived from bananas is derived from banoffee