Banal, Bānal: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Banal 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Banal in Philippines is the name of a plant defined with Smilax bracteata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Smilax phyllantha Gagnep. (among others).
2) Banal is also identified with Smilax china It has the synonym Coprosmanthus japonicus Kunth (etc.).
3) Banal is also identified with Smilax leucophylla It has the synonym Smilax glycyphylla Hassk. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Enumeratio Plantarum Omnium Hucusque Cognitarum (1850)
· Enum. Pl. (1850)
· Florae Fluminensis (1831)
· Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis (1910)
· Memoirs of the American Academy of Arts and Science (1858)
· Memoria sobre las virtudes y usos de la raiz de Purhampuy ó China Peruana (1821)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Banal, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, diet and recipes, 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
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusBānal (ಬಾನಲ್):—
1) [noun] a violent stream; a flood of water.
2) [noun] stagnated water (as in a lake, pond, etc.).
3) [noun] the state of being discoloured (as cause by dampness, moisture, etc.).
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: Banal chettu, Banalasuna, Banale, Banalembu, Banalgay, Banalgol, Banali, Banalinga, Banalingapratishtha, Banalo.
Ends with: Mbanal, Tampinbanal, Urbanal.
Full-text: Banal chettu, Lokasadharana, Viuvv, Vikri.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Banal, Bānal; (plurals include: Banals, Bānals). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
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Southern African Literature – A Profile < [January – March, 2006]
Malady of Boredom < [April - June 1976]
Hindu Pluralism (by Elaine M. Fisher)
Philology and Public Religious Culture < [Chapter 3 - Constructing Sectarian Identities in Early Modern South India]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Appendix 4 - Buddha’s subjugation of the elephant Nālāgiri (or Dhanapāla) < [Chapter XLII - The Great Loving-kindness and the Great Compassion of the Buddhas]
Act 10.10: Śākyamuni gazes upon the immense assembly gathered before him < [Chapter XV - The Arrival of the Bodhisattvas of the Ten Directions]