banian

Noun

Meaning

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

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

The Indian fig. See Banyan.

Source: Webster's dictionary

banyan banian tree banyan tree East Indian fig tree Ficus bengalensis Indian banyan secretary manager clerk jacket shirt actuary casing scribe vegetarian

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confederate assistant clerk deputy factotum partner

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fig tree jacket

Bani bania baniak banian tree Baniba Banija