Bet: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Bet means something in the history of ancient India, 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.
India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: Vernacular architecture of Assam with special reference to Brahmaputra ValleyBet (in English “cane”) refers to Calamus erectus or Calamus viminalis.—It appears in the study dealing with the vernacular architecture (local building construction) of Assam whose rich tradition is backed by the numerous communities and traditional cultures.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Bet in India is the name of a plant defined with Calamus extensus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Bet is also identified with Calamus rotang It has the synonym Palmijuncus monoecus (Roxb.) Kuntze (etc.).
3) Bet is also identified with Calamus viminalis It has the synonym Palmijuncus litoralis (Blume) Kuntze (etc.).
4) Bet is also identified with Salix tetrasperma It has the synonym Salix azaolana Blanco (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Rumphia (1847)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1986)
· Calcutta J. Nat. Hist. (1845)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Hortus Bengalensis, or ‘a Catalogue of the Plants Growing in the Hounourable East India Company's Botanical Garden at Calcutta’ (1814)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Bet, for example health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+264): Beta, Beta vulgaris, Beta-umtunzi, Betabeta, Betada, Betadavare, Betaga, Betaghari, Betagol, Betahudu, Betain, Betaka, Betakara, Betakarti, Betakashira, Betakoa, Betakuli, Betala, Betalabi, Betalako.
Ends with (+17): Ajabet, Alphabet, Alpinia zerumbet, Ancient Tibet, Barbet, Bibimbet, Bobet, Bouncing bet, Bouncingbet, Bunbet, Central Tibet, Chepkurbet, Hingalbet, Jail bet, Jali bet, Karat-bet, Kashri-bet, Kastazerambet, Kawkte-bet, Kelchabet.
Full-text (+75): Hoda, Panita, Pana, Pan, Vipan, Sharyata, Sottara, Akshikapana, Pratijna, Glaha, Sharta, Capatakkaran, Bouncing bet, Kashri-bet, Sukul bet, U-bet, Jali bet, Phlang bet, Jail bet, Karat-bet.
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Search found 43 books and stories containing Bet; (plurals include: Bets). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 6: Vāsupūjya’s childhood < [Chapter II - Vāsupūjyacaritra]
Part 8: Previous birth of Svayambhū < [Chapter III - Vimalanāthacaritra]
Part 12: Story of the two bulls < [Chapter III - Mahāvīra’s first six years as an ascetic]
Rukmini and Rukmi < [Fifth Section]
Animal Kingdom (Tiryak) in Epics (by Saranya P.S)
Chapter 6.9 - Hamsa-kaka-upakhyana
Chapter 5.2 - Ashtanaga—Eight important Nagas
Chapter 3.3 - The story of Sampati (Bird characters, part 3)
Our Earth < [January 1958]
Street Cricket < [October – December, 2007]
My Premonition < [January – March and April – June, 1995]
The Tattvasangraha [with commentary] (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 2433 < [Chapter 24b - Arguments against the reliability of the Veda (the Revealed Word)]
Verse 360-361 < [Chapter 8 - Examination of the Doctrine of the Permanence of Things]
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