bodhi tree

Noun

Meaning

The Indian fig tree, sacred fig, Ficus religiosa, that is sacred to Buddhism.

(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.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

bo tree

Examples

A sapling of the Bodhi Tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment was brought to Sri Lanka during the same time. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

bodging bodgy bodhi bodhi vriksha bodhicitta bodhisat