Peepul (Noun)
Meaning
Fig tree of India noted for great size and longevity; lacks the prop roots of the banyan; regarded as sacred by Buddhists.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The massive peepul tree stood at the center of the village, its gnarled branches a testament to its age and wisdom.
- Buddhist monks often meditated under the shade of the peepul tree, seeking enlightenment and spiritual guidance.
- The villagers believed that the peepul tree was a sacred site, a place where the gods and goddesses of Hindu mythology had walked among mortals.
- As the sun set over the forest, the peepul tree's leaves rustled softly in the breeze, a soothing sound that seemed to calm the soul.
- In ancient India, the peepul tree was considered a symbol of immortality, its remarkable longevity a reminder of the cycle of life and death.