bo tree

B/o tree

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boh]
- /ˈboʊ tri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boh]
- /ˈboʊ tri/

Definitions of bo tree words

noun bo tree the sacred fig tree ( peepul) of Buddhism: Gautama is believed to have received heavenly inspiration under such a tree 3
noun bo tree 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. 1
noun bo tree A fig tree regarded as sacred by Hindus and Buddhists. 0

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Origin of bo tree

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

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

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bo tree popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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