Meanings
plural banana-philes
- alternativeAlternative form of bananaphile.
Most banana-philes recommend mixing 1 pound of potash with 4 pounds of a well-balanced fertilizer such as 10-10-10 during each application.
2006 August 27, Ron Sympson, “Purple sheaths: Bananas in bloom”, in The Palm Beach Post, page 3K2 more examples
CH. 11 — Steve Allen Show. Steve welcomes: Comic Cliff Arquette; pianist Kellie Greene; banana-phile Ana Maria Gonzales; and comic Jackie Gayle.
1970 February 7, “Program Highlights”, in The Daily News, 47th year, number 262, Longview, Wash., page 5The idea is for clever banana-philes to design a banana vehicle that will transport a four-ounce banana over a given course powered only by two No. 16 rubber bands.
1982 March 22, The Philadelphia Inquirer, volume 306, number 81, page 2-B
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