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Definition of bana
bana
/ˈbɑːnə/
ba · na
Plural:banas
bana Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bana. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bana