bo tree
/bəʊ
/(also bodhi tree)
noun
A fig tree native to India and SE Asia, regarded as sacred by Buddhists. Also called peepul or pipal.
- Ficus religiosa, family Moraceae.
- First they offer fragrant flowers (lotus lily and frangipani) at the different Buddhas, then they offer tiny clay lamps burning with coconut oil and finally they chant their thanksgiving quietly under the bo tree.
- Sometimes police sentries have been placed to protect bo trees from popular vandalism.
Origin
Mid 19th century: representing Sinhalese bōgaha 'tree of knowledge' (Buddha's enlightenment having occurred beneath such a tree), from bō (from Sanskrit budh 'understand thoroughly') + gaha 'tree'.
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