In 1882 Edison helped form the Edison Electric Illuminating Company of New York, which brought electric light to parts of Manhattan. But progress was slow. Most Americans still lit their homes with gas light and candles for another fifty years. Only in 1925 did half of all homes in the U.S. have electric power.
â¢ PIPAL (noun). The noun PIPAL has 1 sense: 1. fig tree of India noted for great size and longevity; lacks the prop roots of the banyan; regarded as sacred by Buddhists. Familiarity information: PIPAL used as a noun is very rare.ig tree of India noted for great size and longevity; lacks the prop roots of the banyan; regarded as sacred by Buddhists.
Shamal is a large, lean Arabian stallion with a gleaming, dark chestnut body that shines brightly under the sun. His mane and tail are a rich black color and silky to the touch. His eyes are very dark and glimmer with intelligence. The necklace around his neck is almost as shiny as his coat, as it is gold and inlaid with rubies and diamonds.