Etymology

bodhi

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Today it means: The state of enlightenment that finally ends the cycle of death and rebirth and leads to nirvana. Full definition →

Sanskrit बोधि
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bodhi · noun1

  1. Sanskrit · borrowed fromबोधि
  2. English todaybodhi

From Sanskrit बोधि (bodhi). Doublet of synonymous bodai, which came via Japanese.

Bodhi · proper noun2

Modern English usage from bodhi; influenced by characters in films and comics.

Words from the same roots

Sanskritबोधि all →

Bodhipathapradīpabo tree

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