·noun The Indian ·fig. ·see Banyan.
II. Banian ·noun A man's loose gown, like that worn by the Banians.
III. Banian ·noun A Hindoo trader, merchant, cashier, or money changer.
I. A sailor's coloured frock-shirt. II. or banyan days Those in which no flesh-meat is issue...
The Sailor's Word-Book
♦ Ficus indica of India and Polynesia. The tendrils from high branches extend 60 to 80 feet, take ro...