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bo tree

bo tree [ bṓ tr ] (plural bo trees)


noun 
Definition:
 
sacred tree: a tree of the fig family that is regarded as sacred by Hindus and Buddhists. Native to: South Asia.  Latin name Ficus religiosa.

[Mid-19th century. Partial translation of Sinhalese bōgaha< (< Pali, Sanskrit bodhi "perfect knowledge") + gaha "tree"]
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