banyan in Portuguese
banyan in Portuguese is baniano, baniane, figueira-de-bengala — banyan means a large Indian fig tree (Ficus benghalensis) whose branches send down aerial roots that grow into new trunks, letting a single tree spread over a huge area.
banyan in Portuguese
What does "banyan" mean?
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noun A large Indian fig tree (Ficus benghalensis) whose branches send down aerial roots that grow into new trunks, letting a single tree spread over a huge area.
"A single banyan tree in Kolkata's botanical garden covers several acres and looks like an entire forest."
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noun Historically, an Indian trader, merchant, or money-changer.
"European traders often relied on local banyans to handle currency exchange."
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noun A loose, lightweight vest or undershirt, as it's called in South Asian English.
"He was sitting on the porch in just a banyan and shorts."
banyan in a sentence
- A single banyan tree in Kolkata's botanical garden covers several acres and looks like an entire forest.
- European traders often relied on local banyans to handle currency exchange.
- He was sitting on the porch in just a banyan and shorts.
Common Portuguese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "banyan" in Portuguese?
"banyan" in Portuguese is baniano, baniane, figueira-de-bengala. banyan means: A large Indian fig tree (Ficus benghalensis) whose branches send down aerial roots that grow into new trunks, letting a single tree spread over a huge area.
How do you use "banyan" in a sentence?
Example: "A single banyan tree in Kolkata's botanical garden covers several acres and looks like an entire forest." In Portuguese, "banyan" is baniano, baniane, figueira-de-bengala.
Are there other ways to say "banyan" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "banyan": baniano, baniane, figueira-de-bengala, baniana.
