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Definition of bana

bana

/ˈbɑːnə/
ba · na
Plural:banas
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bana Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A Buddhist sermon or the recitation of sacred scriptures, particularly within the context of Sri Lankan religious practices.

Example

"The villagers gathered at the local temple on the full moon day to listen to the bana."

2

A robust hybrid grass (often called bana grass), which is a cross between pearl millet and Napier grass, widely cultivated in warm and tropical regions as animal fodder and as a windbreak.

Example

"Farmers planted thick rows of bana along the edge of the orchard to protect the delicate fruit trees from strong winds."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English from Sinhalese 'baṇa', which ultimately derives from the Pali word 'bhāṇa' meaning 'recitation' or 'speaking'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bana. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bana
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