banian

• Nom désignant un arbre d'Asie du Sud (Ficus benghalensis) dont les racines aériennes deviennent des troncs supplémentaires, ou une veste ample portée à l'origine en Inde.

A noun referring to an East Indian tree that produces aerial shoots which grow downward into the soil, forming additional trunks, or a loose-fitting jacket originally worn in India.

1. A type of fig treeB2formal

   A large East Indian fig tree (Ficus benghalensis) that sends out aerial roots which grow down into the soil, forming additional trunks and creating a wide canopy.

   Banian (figuier des banians)

   • The ancient banian tree in the park has dozens of secondary trunks.
   • Under the shade of the banian, the villagers held their meetings.
   • The banian's aerial roots can eventually become as thick as the main trunk.

   Synonymesbanyanbanyan treeeast indian fig tree

2. A loose-fitting jacketC1formal

   A loose, lightweight jacket or vest, originally worn in India, often made of cotton or silk.

   Veste légère indienne

   • He wore a white banian over his shirt during the hot afternoon.
   • The traditional banian is still popular in some parts of India.
   • She bought a beautifully embroidered banian from the local market.