peepul
- n fig tree of India noted for great size and longevity; lacks the prop roots of the banyan; regarded as sacred by Buddhists
- Some typical Smith-in-action which 100 or more of the peepul went home and told their friends about last week, was the following: Case 1.
- I'm here a-fightin' for the common peepul.
- Sirs: Your article anent Insull in the May 14 issue left me with the following impression: Bighearted, genial Sam Insull was a true friend of the peepul.