banian
noun
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An Indian trader, merchant, cashier, or money changer.
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A tropical Indian fig tree, Ficus benghalensis, that has many aerial roots.
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A type of loose gown worn in India.
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A vest; an undershirt; a singlet.
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(Naval slang) A camping excursion on shore, to give a ship's crew a break from shipboard routine.
Synonyms:
banyan tree