bo tree

[ boh ]

noun

1. the pipal, or sacred fig tree, Ficus religiosa, of India, under which the founder of Buddhism is reputed to have attained the Enlightenment that constituted him the Buddha.

bo tree

/ bəʊ /

noun

1. another name for the peepul

Word History and Origins

Origin of bo tree¹

1860–65; partial translation of Sinhalese bogaha, equivalent to bo (< Pali bodhi < Sanskrit; Bodhisattva ) + gaha tree

Word History and Origins

Origin of bo tree¹

C19: from Sinhalese, from Pali bodhitaru tree of wisdom, from Sanskrit bodhi wisdom, awakening; see Bodhisattva

Example Sentences

Today, the bo tree is revered as a symbol for prosperity, happiness, good fortune and long life.

From Los Angeles Times

Today, the bo tree is revered as a symbol for prosperity, happiness, good fortune and long life.

From Los Angeles Times

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From Economist

Why did Gotama once sit down beneath the bo tree in his greatest hour when he received enlightenment?

From Literature

At the termination of the seventh day, all these clouds dispersed, and displayed the Bo Tree, and its halo of six coloured rays.

From Project Gutenberg