banyan

/'bæniən/ Cách viết khác : (banyan) /'bæniən/
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banyan

A man wears a banyan while relaxing in his study.

Definition

Noun: 1. A large tropical fig tree (Ficus benghalensis) native to India and Southeast Asia: It is characterized by its wide-spreading branches that send down aerial roots. These roots grow into the ground, forming additional trunks that support the tree, allowing it to spread over a vast area. 2. (Historical/Archaic) A loose jacket or gown: Originally worn in India and later adopted in Europe, especially as a type of dressing gown or informal jacket.

Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Tree):
    • The ancient banyan in the village square provides shade for the entire market.
    • The banyan's complex structure of prop roots makes it look like a small forest of its own.
  • Noun (Garment):
    • In the 18th century, European gentlemen might relax at home in a comfortable banyan.
Advanced Usage
  • "Banyan tree": This is a common, more descriptive term for the tree, often used to avoid confusion with the garment meaning.
    • The banyan tree is considered sacred in many cultures.
Variants and Related Words
  • Banyan fig: Another name for the banyan tree, emphasizing its species.
  • Banian: An alternative historical spelling for both the tree and the garment.
Synonyms
  • For the tree: Indian fig tree, Ficus benghalensis.
  • For the garment: Dressing gown, morning gown, robe (in a historical context).
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "Under the banyan tree": A phrase often used to evoke a traditional gathering place for community meetings, storytelling, or rest in South Asian contexts.
    • The elders met under the banyan tree to discuss village affairs.
banyan

A man wears a banyan while relaxing in his study.

Noun
  1. a loose fitting jacket; originally worn in India
  2. East Indian tree that puts out aerial shoots that grow down into the soil forming additional trunks

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