Banian

Definition of Banian

Ban´ian Pronunciation: băn´yan or băn`yăn´; 277

n.

1.

A Hindu trader, merchant, cashier, or money changer.

2.

A man's loose gown, like that worn by the Banians.

3.

(Bot.) The Indian fig. See Banyan.

Banian days
(Naut.) days in which the sailors have no flesh meat served out to them. This use seems to be borrowed from the Banians or Banya race, who eat no flesh.

Related Words

banian tree, banyan, banyan tree, East Indian fig tree, Ficus bengalensis, fig tree, Indian banyan

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