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Originally worn in India
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banian
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. East Indian tree that puts out aerial shoots that grow down into the soil forming additional trunks [syn: banyan , banyan tree , banian tree , Indian banyan , East Indian fig tree , Ficus bengalensis ] a loose fitting jacket; originally worn in India ...
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Banian \Ban"ian\ (b[a^]n"yan or b[a^]n*y[a^]n"; 277), n. [Skr. banij merchant. The tree was so named by the English, because used as a market place by the merchants.] A Hindu trader, merchant, cashier, or money changer. A man's loose gown, like that ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (alternative spelling of banyan English)
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Banian may refer to: An under-shirt or vest - a primarily Indian expression (Hindi) Bania (caste) Banian Hospital Banian, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa , Pakistan Banian, Guinea Banian, Iran (disambiguation) Banyan (clothing) Banyan merchants Banyan tree
Usage examples of banian.
Now, while we were gazing around us in silent admiration, Jack uttered an exclamation of surprise, and, pointing to an object a little to one side of us, said, - "That's a banian-tree.
As we wound along in single file through the rich fragrant groves of banana, cocoa-nut, bread-fruit, and other trees, I observed that there were many of the plum and banian trees, with which I had become familiar on the Coral Island.
Schwebach was perfectly happy about carrying guns through banian customs in a false-bottomed case.