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Definition of bael
bael
/beɪl/
bael
Plural:baels
bael Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
A deciduous, fruit-bearing tree (Aegle marmelos) native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, widely considered sacred in Hindu culture.
Example
"The trifoliate leaves of the bael tree are traditionally offered to Lord Shiva during religious ceremonies."
2
The hard-shelled, yellowish-green fruit of the bael tree, which contains a sweet, aromatic pulp often used to make juices, preserves, and traditional medicines.
Example
"During the sweltering summer months in India, a chilled glass of sweet bael juice is incredibly refreshing."
• Rhymes for bael
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Hindi word 'bel', which ultimately traces back to the Sanskrit word 'bilva', referring to the sacred tree in Hindu tradition.
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