bodhi tree

bo·dhi tree

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boh-dee tree]
- /ˈboʊ di tri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boh-dee tree]
- /ˈboʊ di tri/

Definitions of bodhi tree words

noun bodhi tree the sacred peepul at Buddh Gaya under which Gautama Siddhartha attained enlightenment and became the Buddha 3
noun bodhi 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 bodhi tree The Indian fig tree, Ficus religiosa, that is sacred to Buddhism. 0
noun bodhi tree (Buddhism) The specific fig tree under which the Buddha sat when he attained enlightenment; the descendant of that tree on the same spot at Bodh Gaya. 0

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Origin of bodhi 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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bodhi tree popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% 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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