Banyan Meaning in Bengali: বট, বটবৃক্ষ, বটবৃক্ষের বীজ, বটবৃক্ষের গাছ, বটবৃক্ষের পাতা, বটবৃক্ষের শাখা (noun, pronounced as /ˈbæn.jən/)
Definition of Banyan
The term “banyan” refers to a large and extensive tree of the fig family, scientifically known as Ficus benghalensis. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and is characterized by its aerial roots that grow downwards and form additional trunks. The banyan tree is considered sacred in Hinduism and is often associated with longevity and wisdom.
Banyan Synonyms
1. Fig tree (ডিমরু), noun
2. Indian fig tree (ডিমরু), noun
3. Peepal tree (পিপল), noun
4. Sacred fig tree (পিপল), noun
Banyan Antonyms
1. Shrivel (শুকান), verb
2. Wither (শুকান), verb
3. Dry up (শুকান), verb
4. Fade (ফেড়ান), verb
Origin of Banyan
The word “banyan” is derived from the Portuguese word “banian,” which means a Hindu merchant. The term was used by the Portuguese to describe the Hindu merchants who wore clothes made from the bark of the banyan tree. Over time, the term became associated with the tree itself.
Nearby Words
1. Bark (noun)
2. Trunk (noun)
3. Branch (noun)
4. Root (noun)
Banyan in Literature Quotes
1. “The banyan tree is a symbol of eternal life and wisdom.” – Rabindranath Tagore (বটবৃক্ষটি চিরজীবী জীবন এবং জ্ঞানের প্রতীক। – রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুর)
2. “Under the shade of the banyan tree, I found solace and peace.” – Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay (বটবৃক্ষের ছায়ায়, আমি সান্ত্বনা এবং শান্তি পেয়েছি। – বঙ্কিম চন্দ্র চট্টোপাধ্যায়)
Banyan Meaning in Different Languages
Bengali: বট
Hindi: बरगद
Nepali: बटे
Urdu: بنیان
Tamil: ஆல் மரம்
Telugu: మర్రి చెట్టు
Arabic: شجرة البانيان
Chinese: 榕树
Japanese: バンヤンの木
Russian: баньян
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