banian
/ˈbæniən/
noun
- A loose-fitting shirt, jacket, or robe, originally worn in India.
- He wore a comfortable banian while relaxing at home.
- The merchant sold colorful banians made of lightweight cotton.
- In the heat, she preferred a banian over a formal shirt.
- A Hindu trader or merchant, especially from the Gujarat region of India.
- The banian negotiated a fair price for the spices at the market.
- The village respected the banian for his honesty and business skills.
- Historically, banians played a key role in trade along the Silk Road.