Iray, Iṟāy: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Iray means something in biology, Tamil. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Iray in India is the name of a plant defined with Calophyllum apetalum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Calophyllum decipiens Wight.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora of the Presidency of Madras (1997)
· Fl. Karnataka (1996)
· Mag. Neuesten Entdeck. Gesammten Naturk. Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin (1811)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Iray, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconIṟāy (இறாய்) [iṟāyttal] 11 v.intransitive To draw back, retreat; பின்வாங்குதல். அவ்விருளுக் கிறாய்த்து அங்கேயிங்கே சஞ்சரியாநிற்க [pinvanguthal. avvirulug kiraythu angeyinge sanchariyanirka] (ஈடு-முப்பத்தாறுயிரப்படி [idu-muppatharuyirappadi], 2, 1, 8).
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Irayacakkaran, Irayacam, Irayacavarttanai, Irayadhyai, Irayan, Irayani, Iraydu.
Ends with (+14): Ajiray, Avadhiray, Badhiray, Budthi-kiray, Ciray, Culppiray, Curppiray, Dhiray, Kampantiray, Karciray, Kattuppiray, Kolucciray, Koyey-kasseray-kiray, Kshiray, Kuttuttiray, Pananciray, Patpiray, Perettaikkiray, Pir-piray, Piray.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Iray, Iṟāy, Iraay; (plurals include: Iraies, Iṟāies, Iraaies). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Temples of Munnur (Historical Study) (by R. Muthuraman)
Festivals (Introduction) < [Chapter 6]
Kadava Kopperunjinga II < [Chapter 1]
Temples as a place for various administrative officials < [Chapter 2]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 3 - The Problem of Numbers < [Volume 1 - Nampi Arurar’s Tevaram (his life and age)]