PEEPUL

pipal, pipal tree, pipul, peepul, sacred fig, bo tree, Ficus religiosa

(noun) fig tree of India noted for great size and longevity; lacks the prop roots of the banyan; regarded as sacred by Buddhists

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

peepul (plural peepuls)

The sacred fig, Ficus religiosa. [1780s]

Source: Wiktionary



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25 April 2024

TYPIFY

(verb) embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of; “The fugue typifies Bach’s style of composition”


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Coffee Trivia

Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.

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