banian (n.)

  1. 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 ]

  2. a loose fitting jacket; originally worn in India

    [ Syn: banyan ]

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