Bihi, Bihī: 4 definitions

Introduction
Biology
Languages
1. Hindi
2. Nepali
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Introduction:

Bihi 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.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Bihi [बिहिँ] in the Nepali language is the name of a plant identified with Psidium guajava L. from the Myrtaceae (Bottlebrush) family having the following synonyms: Psidium fragrans, Psidium pomiferum, Psidium cujavus. For the possible medicinal usage of bihi, 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.

Bihi [बिहि] in the Nepali language is the name of a plant identified with Solanum violaceum Ortega from the Solanaceae (Potato) family having the following synonyms: Solanum chinense, Solanum indicum L..

Bihi [बिही] in the Nepali language is the name of a plant identified with Solanum pseudocapsicum L. from the Solanaceae (Potato) family.

Bihi [बिहि] in the Nepali language is the name of a plant identified with Solanum torvum Sw. from the Solanaceae (Potato) family.

Bihi [बिहि] in the Nepali language, ibid. previous identification.

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

1) Bihi in Nepal is the name of a plant defined with Solanum anguivi in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Solanum indicum Roxb. (among others).

2) Bihi in South America is also identified with Prosopis juliflora It has the synonym Acacia cumanensis Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd. (etc.).

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

· Species Plantarum.
· Brittonia (1962)
· Sylva Telluriana (1838)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1834)
· Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis, Beihefte (1923)
· Bulletin de l’Académie Internationale de Géographie, Botanique (1904)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Bihi, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, health benefits, side effects, pregnancy safety, 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

Bihī (बिही):—(nm) a quince; guava; ~[dānā] seed of quince.

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Nepali dictionary

Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

Bihī (बिही):—n. Bot. poison-berry;

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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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Search found 8 books and stories containing Bihi, Bihī; (plurals include: Bihis, Bihīs). 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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Historical Geography and Settlement Patterns in Western Hodna During the Middle Ages < [Volume 71 (2010)]

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