Bel: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Bel means something in 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.
Ambiguity: Although Bel has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Bela.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsBel [बेल] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa from the Rutaceae (Lemon) family having the following synonyms: Crateva marmelos, Aegle marmelos var. mahurensis. For the possible medicinal usage of bel, 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.
Bel [बेल] in the Marathi language, ibid. previous identification.
Bel [বেল] in the Bengali language, ibid. previous identification.
Bel in the Urdu language, ibid. previous identification.
Bel [বেল] in the Assamese language, ibid. previous identification.
Bel in the Angami language is the name of a plant identified with Passiflora edulis Sims from the Passifloraceae (Passion flower) family having the following synonyms: Passiflora incarnata, Passiflora rubricaulis.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Bel in East Africa is the name of a plant defined with Sorghum bicolor in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Panicum frumentaceum Roxb. (among others).
2) Bel in India is also identified with Aegle marmelos It has the synonym Feronia pellucida Roth (etc.).
3) Bel is also identified with Jasminum sambac It has the synonym Mogorium undulatum (L.) Lam. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Physiologia Plantarum (2005)
· Journal of Wuhan Botanical Research (1997)
· Taxon (2000)
· Prodromus stirpium in horto ad Chapel Allerton vigentium. (1796)
· Cytologia (1992)
· Taxon (1979)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Bel, for example extract dosage, health benefits, side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, 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
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryBel in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) wood-apple—Aegle mamelos; (nf) a creeper, flowery decoration-lace; -[patra] leaves of wood-apple; -[buta] foliage, embroidery..—bel (बेल) is alternatively transliterated as Bela.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusBeḷ (ಬೆಳ್):—[adjective] (in comp.) of the colour of pure snow; white.
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Beḷ (ಬೆಳ್):—
1) [noun] lack of normal intelligene, judgement, etc.; stupidity.
2) [noun] fear; terror.
3) [noun] a false appearance.
4) [noun] that which is not harmful, cruel or malevolent.
5) [noun] a stupid, foolish man.
6) [noun] pretntious, hypocritical behaviour.
7) [noun] the quality of being innocent; freedom from guile or cuningness; innocence; simplicity.
8) [noun] ಬೆಳ್ಮಾಡು [belmadu] beḷmāḍu to make another lose his or her keenness, intelligence or judgement; 2. to charm; to fascinate; to bring under one’s spell; ಬೆಳ್ಳಾಗು [bellagu] beḷḷāgu to become foolish; to behave in a stupid manner; 2. to be afraid of to scare.
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Bēḷ (ಬೇಳ್):—[verb] = ಬೇಳು [belu]1.
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Bēḷ (ಬೇಳ್):—
1) [noun] = ಬೇಳು [belu]2.
2) [noun] ಬೇಳ್ಮಾಡು [belmadu] bēḷmāḍu = ಬೇಳುಮಾಡು [belumadu].
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 (+560): Bel adamboe, Bel bitva, Bel fruit, Bel giri, Bel kangu, Bel kham, Bel ki chhal, Bel mool, Bel patri, Bel tree, Bel-adambu, Bel-ka-pat, Bel-kamu, Bel-kangu, Bel-palas, Bel-patra, Bel-thei, Bela, Bela benda, Bela hooli.
Ends with (+148): Aakari-bel, Agarbel, Agbel, Agla-bel, Akad-bel, Akari-bel, Akas-bel, Akasan-ki-bel, Akasbel, Akash bel, Akashbel, Amal bel, Amalbel, Amar-bel, Ambel, Amlatbel, Ank-phutani-bel, Ankh-phorni-ki-bel, Arhaikabel, Bajar bel.
Full-text (+113): Bilva, Vindhapatra, Vellika, Katti-bel, Pan-bel, Gadaria-ki-bel, Bel-thei, Kawhte-bel, Skandhaphala, Sadaphala, Shriphala, Shailusha, Kapalphore-bel, Hookka-bel, Agla-bel, Jamtike bel, Gathia-bel, Ghora-bel, Kayet bel, Kath bel.
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