banyans

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Scope note
Men's loose-skirted wraps worn informally from the 17th to early 19th century; so called from their resemblance to similar garments worn by Banyans, a caste of Hindu merchants. Also refers to women's garments based on the men's banyan.
banyans
Accepted term: 23-Jun-2025