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Synonyms of sacred fig

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Another word for sacred fig is peepul. Other synonyms of sacred fig are bo tree, bodhi tree, pippala tree and ashwattha tree.

Synonyms and similar words for sacred fig

nounThe bodhi tree, Ficus religiosa, venerated by Buddhists because they believe the Buddha attained...

  • bo treeThe peepul tree, Ficus religiosa, regarded as sacred by Hindus and Buddhists.
  • bodhi treeThe Indian fig tree, sacred fig, Ficus religiosa, that is sacred to Buddhism.
  • peepulThe sacred fig, Ficus religiosa.
  • pippala tree
  • ashwattha tree

Meaning of sacred fig

  1. noun The bodhi tree, Ficus religiosa, venerated by Buddhists because they believe the Buddha attained enlightenment while sitting underneath such a tree.

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Questions about synonyms of sacred fig

What is another word for sacred fig?
Sacred fig has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as peepul, bo tree, bodhi tree, pippala tree and ashwattha tree.
What does sacred fig mean?
Sacred fig means the bodhi tree, Ficus religiosa, venerated by Buddhists because they believe the Buddha attained enlightenment while sitting underneath such a tree.

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