Bira, Bīra, Birā: 5 definitions

Introduction
Biology
Languages
1. Marathi
2. Hindi
3. Kannada
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Introduction:

Bira means something in Marathi, 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.

Alternative spellings of this word include Beer.

Biology (plants and animals)

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

Bira in India is the name of a plant defined with Elaeodendron glaucum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Celastrus glaucus (Rottb.) Vahl (among others).

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

· Polypetalae disciflorae Rehmannianae (1888)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)

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

Marathi-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary

bīra (बीर).—m (vīra S through H) A class, or an individual of it, of Genii or superhuman beings. Fabled among Muhammadans. bīra bharaṇēṃ or dēṇēṃ To set on, stir up, excite, urge (to quarrel, or to some evil deed). bīra bharaṇēṃ with lā of o. To get a devil into one.

Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-English

bīra (बीर).—m A class of Genii.

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Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.

Hindi dictionary

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Bīra (बीर) [Also spelled beer]:—(a) brave; intrepid; (nm) brother; ~[na] a brother (often used by a sister).

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Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Bīra (ಬೀರ):—

1) [noun] a valorous man; a hero.

2) [noun] extraordinary courage and bravery; valour.

3) [noun] Vīrabhadra, the personification of Śiva’s destructive power.

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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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Search found 7 books and stories containing Bira, Bīra, Birā; (plurals include: Biras, Bīras, Birās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Part 3 - Lavana (3): Bira (a type of artificial salt) < [Chapter XXIX - Lavana (salts)]

Introduction to Salts (lavana)

Part 6 - Process of preparing Sarva-kshara < [Chapter XXVIII - Kshara (akalis)]

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Part 47 - Treatment for chronic diarrhea (19): Rajendra-vallabha rasa < [Chapter III - Jvaratisara fever with diarrhoea]

Treatment for fever (74): Praneshvara rasa < [Chapter II - Fever (jvara)]

Treatment for fever (27): Saubhagyadi rasa < [Chapter II - Fever (jvara)]

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Chapter 6 - Diseases affecting the heart (hridroga)

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Part 2 - Northern and Central India < [Appendix 8.2 - The Romance of Betel-Chewing]

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