the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
A sacred tree (Ficus religiosa) of the Buddhists, a kind of fig tree which attains great size and venerable age; it lacks the prop roots of the banyan. See bo tree.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. Same as pipul-tree.
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n. fig tree of India noted for great size and longevity; lacks the prop roots of the banyan; regarded as sacred by Buddhists
Word Usage
"Many trees have been held sacred – such as the peepul in India."