English Explanatory Dictionary

peepul

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The sacred fig, Ficus religiosa.

Pronunciation

/ˈpiː.pl̩/ /ˈpipɐl/

Word forms

peepul peepuls peepal pipul pipal

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi पीपल / Urdu پیپل (pīpal), from Sanskrit पिप्पल (pippala). Doublet of falafel and pepper.

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