peepal
/ˈpiːpl/noun
उच्चारण पीपल
पीपल, अश्वत्थ
Core word
noun
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(also pipal) a large Indian fig tree with heart-shaped leaves that end in a long point, considered sacred by Hindus and Buddhists
पीपल, अश्वत्थ
- The villagers meet under the old peepal tree in the evening.
- Radhika lit a diya under the peepal tree on Saturday.
- A bus stop stood beneath the shade of an ancient peepal.
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- Children played in the shade of the peepal tree.
- Birds nested in the thick branches of the peepal.
Synonyms bo tree bodhi tree
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
bo tree bodhi tree
§Grammar and usage
Usage: the scientific name of the peepal is Ficus religiosa.
Peepal का वैज्ञानिक नाम Ficus religiosa है।
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General knowledge
The Buddha attained enlightenment under a peepal tree at Bodh Gaya, which is why it is called the Bodhi tree.
Buddha को Bodh Gaya में एक peepal tree के नीचे ज्ञान प्राप्त हुआ था, इसलिए इसे Bodhi tree कहते हैं।