Bale: 3 definitions

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1. Kannada
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Introduction:

Bale 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 Drugs

Bale in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Musa x paradisiaca L. from the Musaceae (Banana) family having the following synonyms: Karkandela x malabarica, Musa x champa, Musa x dacca. For the possible medicinal usage of bale, 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.

Bale in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Diospyros ebenum J.König ex Retz. from the Ebenaceae (Ebony) family having the following synonyms: Diospyros ebenaster, Diospyros assimilis, Diospyros timoriana.

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

1) Bale in Cameroon is the name of a plant defined with Pentaclethra macrophylla in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Harpalyce macrocarpa Britton & P. Wilson.

2) Bale in India is also identified with Semecarpus anacardium It has the synonym Anacardium latifolium Lam. (etc.).

3) Bale in Mozambique is also identified with Momordica balsamina It has the synonym Momordica involucrata E. Mey. ex Sond. (etc.).

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

· Verhandlungen des Botanischen Vereins für die Provinz Brandenburg und die Angrenzenden Länder (1888)
· Phytotherapy Research (1999)
· Suppl. (1782)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2008)
· Phytotherapy Research (2007)
· Journal of Botany (1840)

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

context information

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

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Bale (ಬಲೆ):—

1) [noun] a bag or other contrivance of strong thread or cord worked in to an open, meshed fabric, for catching fish, birds or other animals; a net.

2) [noun] a piece of meshed fabric bag having an elastic mouth, used women to cover their knotted hair.

3) [noun] (fig.) a scheme, plot to cheat or ensnare others.

4) [noun] ಬಲೆ [bale](ಯನ್ನು [yannu]) ಬೀಸು [bisu] bale(yannu) bīsu to spread a net to catch animals or birds; 2. to try to catch by strategem, artifice or trickery; 3. to try to ensnare, captivate or charm; ಬಲೆಗೆ ಬೀಳಿಸು [balege bilisu] balege bīḷisu to catch (a bird or other animal) in a net; 2. to catch by strategem, artifice or trickery; 3. to ensnare, captivate or charm; ಬಲೆಗೆ ಬೀಳು [balege bilu] balege bīḷu to be caught in a net; 2. to be caught by stratagem, artifice or trickery; 3. to be ensnared, captivated or charmed; ಬಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬೀಳು [baleyalli bilu] baleyalli bīḷu = ಬಲೆಗೆ ಬೀಳು [balege bilu].

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Bale (ಬಲೆ):—

1) [noun] the tree Anthocephalus indicus ( = A. cadamba, = Nauclea cadamba) of Rubiaceae family; cadamba tree.

2) [noun] the plant Sida cordifolia ( = S. carpinifolia) of Malvaceae family; country mallow.

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Baḷe (ಬಳೆ):—

1) [verb] to increase (oneself) in size and develop toward maturity, as a plant or animal does by assimilating food.

2) [verb] to spring up; to sprout.

3) [verb] (an emotion, as fear, anger, wonder, love, etc.) to occur, arise or develop.

4) [verb] to cause to grow, develop.

5) [verb] to become more.

6) [verb] to cause to become more.

7) [verb] to extend throughout or get diffused all over.

8) [verb] to flourish; to succeed; to thrive; to prosper.

9) [verb] to be fulfilled, carried out; to be accomplished.

10) [verb] '[though in earlier days this word and ಬೆಳೆ [bele] (verb) were being used in different senses, as given under the respective words in this dictionary, from 10th century onwards, these words are used as the alternative forms of each other now both are being used in the same sense]'

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Baḷe (ಬಳೆ):—

1) [noun] a small, circular band of metal, plastic, etc.; a ring; a bangle.

2) [noun] an ornament for the upper arm or wrist; an armlet.

3) [noun] an ornament worn around the ankles; an anklet.

4) [noun] a bone of the vertebrate pectoral girdle typically serving to link the scapula and sternum; the collarbone; the clavicle.

5) [noun] anything that encircles something.

6) [noun] a sharp-teethed, circular missile which is thrown at the target (chiefly the weapon of Viṣṇu).

7) [noun] the iron ring surrounding the wheel.

8) [noun] a conical ornament for the horns of cattle or for the tips of an elephant’s tusks.

9) [noun] a leather strap for the waist of a horse.

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Baḷe (ಬಳೆ):—

1) [noun] the tree Anthocephalus indicus ( = A. cadamba, = Nauclea cadamba) of Rubiaceae family; cadamba tree.

2) [noun] the plant Sida cordifolia ( = S. carpinifolia) of Malvaceae family; country mallow.

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Bāle (ಬಾಲೆ):—

1) [noun] a girl (of below 16 years of age).

2) [noun] a young woman.

3) [noun] a child, infant.

4) [noun] the plant Osodes zeylanicas of Euphrbiaceae family; garden croton.

5) [noun] a variety of cardamom plant.

6) [noun] its small seed or seed capsule, used as a spice.

7) [noun] the powder of the aromatic rhizome of the plant Curca longa; turmeric powder.

8) [noun] the nut of the coconut palm; coconut.

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Bāḷe (ಬಾಳೆ):—

1) [noun] any of various trees of the family Musaceae(genus Musa) as Musa pardisiaca, M. rubra, M. sapientum, etc., with long, broad leaves and large clusters of edible and nutritious fruits; banana.

2) [noun] its fruit; banana.

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Bāḷe (ಬಾಳೆ):—[noun] the sea fish Trichiurus lepturus.

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Bāḷe (ಬಾಳೆ):—

1) [noun] a girl (of below 16 years of age).

2) [noun] a young woman.

3) [noun] a child, infant.

4) [noun] the plant Osodes zeylanicas of Euphrbiaceae family; garden croton.

5) [noun] a variety of cardamom plant.

6) [noun] its small seed or seed capsule, used as a spice.

7) [noun] the powder of the aromatic rhizome of the plant Curca longa; turmeric powder.

8) [noun] the nut of the coconut palm; coconut.

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Bāḻe (ಬಾೞೆ):—[noun] = ಬಾಳೆ [bale]1.

context information

Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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