Banian

n.	1.	A Hindu trader, merchant, cashier, or money changer.
	2.	A man's loose gown, like that worn by the Banians.
	3.	(Bot.) The Indian fig. See Banyan. Banian days (Naut.) days in which the sailors have no flesh meat served out to them. This use seems to be borrowed from the Banians or Banya race, who eat no flesh.

Noun	1.	banian - East Indian tree that puts out aerial shoots that grow down into the soil forming additional trunks Synonyms: banian tree, banyan, banyan tree, East Indian fig tree, Ficus bengalensis, Indian banyan
	2.	banian - a loose fitting jacket; originally worn in India Synonyms: banyan

banian tree, banyan, banyan tree, East Indian fig tree, Ficus bengalensis, fig tree, Indian banyan