Plantain

(42), n. [Fr. plantain, Sp. llanten, Pg. chantagem, It. piantagine, Lat. plantago.] (Bot.) A plant of the genus Plantago, of many species. It is found near the abode of civilized man in all parts of the world.

Water-plantain is of the genus Alisma, has acrid leaves, and it was formerly regarded as a specific against hydrophobia. Loudon.