Arak, Ārak: 5 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Vyakarana
Biology
Languages
1. Hindi
2. Nepali
See also

Introduction:

Arak means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi, 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.

In Hinduism

Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)

Source: Wikisource: A dictionary of Sanskrit grammar

Ārak (आरक्).—Tad.affix (आर (āra)) applied to the word गोधा (godhā) in the sense of off spring according to the Northern Grammarians;e.g. गौधारः (gaudhāraḥ), (optional forms गौधेय (gaudheya) and गौधेर (gaudhera) acc. to others); cf. P.IV.1.129, 130.

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Vyakarana (व्याकरण, vyākaraṇa) refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Arak [أراك] in the Arabic language is the name of a plant identified with Salvadora persica L. from the Salvadoraceae (Salvadora) family. For the possible medicinal usage of arak, 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.

Arak [আৰাক] in the Assamese language, ibid. previous identification.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Arak in Arabic is the name of a plant defined with Salvadora persica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Salvadora crassinervia Hochst. ex T. Anderson (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. (1860)
· Cytologia (1988)
· Nat. Prod. Res. (2003)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Nomenclator Botanicus (1840)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Arak, for example side effects, chemical composition, health benefits, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, have a look at these references.

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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

Hindi dictionary

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Arak in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) see [arka]..—arak (अरक) is alternatively transliterated as Araka.

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Nepali dictionary

Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

Arak is another spelling for अरक [araka].—n. 1. sap; juice; 2. distilled extract; essence; distillation;

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Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.

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