Ainu, Aiṇu, Āinu: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Ainu means something in Jainism, Prakrit, 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Ainu in Nepal is the name of a plant defined with Pteridium centrali-africanum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Eupteris aquilina (L.) Newm. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum
· Flora Carniolica (1760)
· Botanik von Ost-Afrika (1879)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ainu, for example pregnancy safety, chemical composition, diet and recipes, health benefits, side effects, 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
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryAiṇu (ऐणु) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Atinu.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusAinu (ಐನು):—
1) [adjective] prominent; important; critical.
2) [adjective] correct; right; apt.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Ainu-na-sainu, Ainujama, Ainujame, Ainunnas, Ainuru, Ainurvar, Ainusainu, Ainutali.
Ends with (+111): Aghainu, Aglyainu, Ainu-na-sainu, Ainusainu, Atainu, Bakainu, Bhaskainu, Bhatabhatainu, Cainu, Catainu, Chamkainu, Charainu, Chinainu, Chosainu, Cidhyainu, Cuhainu, Dabalyainu, Dagainu, Dagamagyainu, Dainu.
Full-text: Ain, Atinu, Inu-na-sinu, Aintu, Aina.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Ainu, Aiṇu, Āinu; (plurals include: Ainus, Aiṇus, Āinus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.14.174 < [Chapter 14 - The Lord’s Travel to East Bengal and the Disappearance of Lakṣmīpriyā]
Verse 2.1.14 < [Chapter 1 - The Beginning of the Lord’s Manifestation and His Instructions on Kṛṣṇa-saṅkīrtana]
Verse 2.264 < [Chapter 2 - The Lord’s Manifestation at the House of Śrīvāsa and the Inauguration of Saṅkīrtana]
Bhajana-Rahasya (by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Mahasaya)
Text 9 < [Chapter 5 - Pañcama-yāma-sādhana (Aparāhna-kālīya-bhajana–kṛṣṇa-āsakti)]
The Myths Of The North American Indians (by Lewis Spence)