Shinar: 1 definition
Introduction:
Shinar means something in biology. 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsShinar in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Flueggea leucopyrus Willd. from the Phyllanthaceae (Amla) family having the following synonyms: Securinega leucopyrus, Phyllanthus leucopyrus. For the possible medicinal usage of shinar, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Shinaranem.
Full-text: Bhuriphali.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Shinar; (plurals include: Shinars). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The civilization of Babylonia and Assyria (by Morris Jastrow)
Part I < [Chapter I - Excavations At Babylonian And Assyrian Sites]
Part II < [Chapter II - The Decipherment Of The Cuneiform Script]
The Chaldean account of Genesis (by George Smith)
From under the Dust of Ages (by William St. Chad Boscawen)
Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria (by Lewis Spence)
Aspects of Religious Belief and Practice in Babylonia and Assyria (by Morris Jastrow)
Babylonian Religion and Mythology (by Leonard William King)