Dictionary 1. (n.) A Hindoo trader, merchant, cashier, or money changer.2. (n.) A man's loose gown, like that worn by the Banians. 3. (n.) The Indian fig. See Banyan. Thesaurus Albigensian Apostolici Catharist Encratite Franciscan Pythagorean Pythagorist Rechabite Sabbatarian Shaker Trappist Waldensian abstinent anchorite ascetic banian bhikshu dervish fakir flagellant fruitarian gymnosophist hermit hydropot mendicant nephalist puritan sannyasi teetotaler teetotalist vegetarian water-drinker yogi yogin |