pipal
- noun
- /ˈpɪpəl/
- Indian
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pipal
- Many Buddhist monks meditate in the presence of a sacred pipal tree, believing it to be a symbol of enlightenment.
Examples
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The large leaves of the pipal make it an excellent choice for creating a natural canopy in gardens.
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It is early evening on our terrace, a time when the sun hangs low, half hidden by the pipal trees that line our long driveway, all the way down to the iron gates.
Fiction book (1999) -
The villagers gathered under the shade of the ancient pipal tree to celebrate the festival.
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 often grown near temples and respected in Buddhism
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 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
Compounds
- Indian
A large fig tree from India often grown near temples and respected in Buddhism
Surface Forms
Etymology
Pipal comes from the Hindi and Sanskrit word pippala, a local name for the 'sacred fig' tree of India. Think of the common fig to remember that a pipal is a kind of fig tree that lives a long time and is often a holy place where people sit and pray.
