sacred fig
- noun
- /ˈseɪkrɪd fɪg/
- Indian
:
higuera sagrada
- The ancient sacred fig tree is believed to be the spot where Buddha attained enlightenment.
Examples
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Many pilgrims gather under the shade of the sacred fig during religious festivals.
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Botanists studied the longevity and growth patterns of the sacred fig in India.
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The sacred fig is revered in many cultures.
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In India, the sacred fig symbolizes enlightenment.
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Many pilgrims gather under the shade of the sacred fig during religious festivals.
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The ancient sacred fig tree is believed to be the spot where Buddha attained enlightenment.
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In India, the sacred fig is revered as a symbol of wisdom and peace.
Synonyms
A large fig tree from India with heart-shaped leaves often seen as sacred in Buddhism and Hinduism
A large fig tree native to India that is sacred to Buddhists and Hindus
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 from India often grown near temples and respected in Buddhism
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
How Sacred
Surface Forms
Morphology
sacred + fig
The phrase simply combines the adjective 'sacred' (holy, religious) with the noun 'fig', so its basic meaning — a fig/tree regarded as holy — is directly and predictably derivable from the constituents. Although the item may refer to a specific species (Ficus religiosa) or cultural reverence that requires extra background, an average B1 learner who knows both words will understand it as a fig that is considered sacred.
Etymology
Sacred fig gets its name from a famous story: the Buddha sat under a fig tree and found great wisdom. That's why people began to call that tree 'sacred' and to treat it as a special, holy place.