Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large, long-lived fig tree (Ficus religiosa) native to the Indian subcontinent, characterized by its heart-shaped leaves and held as sacred in Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. Unlike the banyan, it does not develop prop roots from its branches.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The ancient peepul tree in the village square is said to be over a thousand years old.
  • Meditating under a peepul tree is a common practice due to its spiritual significance.

Advanced Usage

• "Sacred peepul": A common collocation emphasizing the tree's religious importance.
  • The temple was built next to a sacred peepul.

Variants and Related Words

• Pipal tree: A common alternative name for the peepul tree.
  • The terms 'peepul' and 'pipal' refer to the same species.
• Bodhi tree: A specific and historically significant peepul tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment.
  • The Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya is a direct descendant of the original peepul.

Synonyms

• Sacred fig: The standard English name for the tree.
• Bo tree: Another name derived from 'Bodhi', used particularly in Buddhist contexts.

Related Phrases

• Peepul leaf: Refers to the distinctive, long-tipped heart-shaped leaf of the tree.
  • The artist carefully drew the intricate veins of a peepul leaf.

Noun

1. fig tree of India noted for great size and longevity; lacks the prop roots of the banyan; regarded as sacred by Buddhists