pipal tree
- noun
- /ˈpɪpəl tri/
- Indian
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árbol pipal
- In many temples, a pipal tree is planted to provide shade and to symbolize enlightenment.
Examples
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The pipal tree is often found near Buddhist monasteries and revered by the monks.
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He rested under the ancient pipal tree to escape the midday sun.
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The pipal tree is considered sacred in Buddhism.
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Many people meditate under the pipal tree.
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In many temples, a pipal tree is planted to provide shade and to symbolize enlightenment.
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He rested under the ancient pipal tree to escape the midday sun.
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The pipal tree is often found near Buddhist monasteries and revered by the monks.
Synonyms
A large fig tree from India and Southeast Asia that is sacred to Buddhists and gives much shade
A large fig tree from India considered sacred in Buddhism
A large fig tree native to India that is sacred to Buddhists and Hindus
A large holy fig tree that Buddhists honour because the Buddha sat under it and became enlightened
A large fig tree from India that people in Buddhism and Hinduism consider holy
A large fig tree from India with heart-shaped leaves often seen as sacred in Buddhism and Hinduism
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is fully compositional: 'pipal' names a particular kind of fig and 'tree' names the plant, so 'pipal tree' straightforwardly denotes that species of tree. This is a common noun+noun naming pattern (type-of-tree) found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can infer the meaning.
Etymology
Pipal tree is a large fig tree from India that people often sit under. One popular story says the Buddha sat beneath a pipal and reached 'enlightenment', so the pipal tree became a symbol of 'sacred' places and a spot for rest near temples.
