pipal
/'pi:pəl/ Cách viết khác : (peepul) /'pi:pəl/
Definition
Noun: - A large, long-lived fig tree (Ficus religiosa) native to the Indian subcontinent, characterized by its heart-shaped leaves with a distinctive, elongated tip. It is a sacred tree in Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism, and is also known as the sacred fig or bo tree.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment while meditating under a pipal tree.
- The village temple is shaded by an ancient pipal tree.
- The leaves of the pipal tree rustled in the wind.
Advanced Usage
- "to worship at the pipal tree": To perform religious rites or offer prayers near a pipal tree, which is considered a sacred site.
- Devotees often worship at the pipal tree on auspicious days.
Variants and Related Words
- Peepul (noun): An alternative spelling and pronunciation for 'pipal'.
- Sacred fig (noun): Another common name for the pipal tree.
- Bo tree (noun): A name for the pipal tree, particularly in a Buddhist context, derived from the Sanskrit (enlightenment).
Synonyms
- Ficus religiosa: The scientific, botanical name for the pipal tree.
- Bodhi tree: A term specifically referring to the pipal tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment.
Noun
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fig tree of India noted for great size and longevity; lacks the prop roots of the banyan; regarded as sacred by Buddhists
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