Definition of "banian" [ban•ian]

Variant of banyan. (noun)

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Use "banian" in a sentence

"In Gayasira is a banian, which is called by the Brahmanas the Eternal banian, for the food that is offered there to the Pitris becometh eternal, O exalted one!"
"In Gayasira is a banian, which is called by the Brahmanas the _Eternal_ banian, for the food that is offered there to the Pitris becometh eternal, O exalted one!"
"I found him in his night-cap and banian, which is his ordinary dress in that retired part of the country."

Words like "banian"

ash-tree

banyan begonia fig tree

fruit-laden

innumerous jacket jambu

knitting-bag

lantana mouth organ peninsular

reclin

sunlit unembellished weariless