pipul
- noun
- /ˈpɪpəl/
- Indian
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pipul
- The ancient temple was built beneath a sprawling pipul tree, considered holy by local Buddhists.
Examples
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Many pilgrims tie ribbons around the trunk of the pipul as a sign of respect for its religious significance.
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The majestic pipul tree stood tall in the center of the village.
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Botanists admire the pipul for its remarkable height and the shade it provides during India’s hot summers.
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Many people visit the pipul for meditation and reflection.
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The pipul tree is revered in Buddhism for its age and beauty.
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In India, many people gather under the shade of the large pipul tree to meditate.
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The pipul tree can grow to be very tall and is known for its impressive trunk.
Synonyms
A large fig tree from India considered sacred in Buddhism
A large fig tree from India often grown near temples and respected in Buddhism
A large fig tree native to India that is sacred to Buddhists and Hindus
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
A large holy fig tree that Buddhists honour because the Buddha sat under it and became enlightened
A sacred fig tree where the Buddha reached awakening
Surface Forms
Etymology
Pipul comes from the old Indian word pippala, which means the 'sacred fig tree' and also appears in English as peepal, the same kind of tree as a 'fig'. That's why pipul today names the large, often holy fig tree important in Buddhism.
