sacred fig

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English

Noun

sacred fig (plural sacred figs)

  1. The bodhi tree, Ficus religiosa, venerated by Buddhists because they believe the Buddha attained enlightenment while sitting underneath such a tree.
    Synonyms: bo tree, bodhi tree, peepul, pippala tree, ashwattha tree

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