Bis, Bish: 9 definitions
Introduction:
Bis means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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 DrugsBish [बिश] in the Nepali language is the name of a plant identified with Persicaria barbata (L.) H. Hara from the Polygonaceae (Knotweed) family having the following synonyms: Polygonum barbatum. For the possible medicinal usage of bish, 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.
Bish in the Urdu language is the name of a plant identified with Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. ex Royle from the Ranunculaceae (Buttercup) family.
Bish [বিশ] in the Bengali language is the name of a plant identified with Melocanna baccifera (Roxb.) Kurz from the Poaceae (Grass) family having the following synonyms: Bambusa baccifera, Melocanna baccifera, Melocanna bambusoides.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Bis in India is the name of a plant defined with Aconitum atrox in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Aconitum atrox Walp. (among others).
2) Bis is also identified with Aconitum balfourii It has the synonym Caltha codua Buch.-Ham. (etc.).
3) Bis is also identified with Aconitum ferox It has the synonym Aconitum ferox Wall..
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bulletin of the Botanical Survey of India (1962)
· Repertorium Botanices Systematicae. (1842)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1987)
· Taxon (1980)
· Cell and Chromosome Research (1988)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Bis, for example pregnancy safety, extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, 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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryBis (बिस्).—4 P. (bisyati)
1) To go, move.
2) To incite, drive or urge on, instigate.
3) To throw, cast.
4) To split.
5) To grow.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryBis (बिस्).—[(ir) visir] r. 4th cl. (bisyati) To throw or cast, to send or direct.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryBiś (बिश्).—and beś BeŚ, i. 6, [Parasmaipada.] To go(?).
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Bis (बिस्).—i. 4, [Parasmaipada.] To throw or cast.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Biś (बिश्):—(or viś) [class] 1. [Parasmaipada] beśati, to go, [Dhātupāṭha xvii, 71] (= √pis q.v.)
2) Bis (बिस्):—(or vis) [class] 4. bisyati, to go, move, [Naighaṇṭuka, commented on by Yāska ii, 14];
2) —to split or grow, [Nirukta, by Yāska ii, 24];
2) —to urge on, incite, [Dhātupāṭha xxvi, 108];
2) —to cast, throw, [Vopadeva]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryBis (बिस्):—(ya, ira) bisyati a. To throw, send.
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+291): Basiri, Bess, Bis faiaz, Bis kandara, Bis kapra, Bis-h, Bis-hari, Bisa, Bisaaune-jhaar, Bisabaise, Bisabharana, Bisabol myrrh, Bisacheda, Bisachheda, Bisadala, Bisadharaka-lata, Bisadisu, Bisadu, Bisage, Bisagorala.
Ends with (+8): An bis, Anubis, Ardya bis, Balibis, Balisibis, Bergenia pacumbis, Chaubis, Chhabbis, Chhbbees, Dudhia-bis, Erbis, Esenchebis, False arabis, Hermanubis, Hiju-araung karbis, Karbis, Khurmae-yabis, Lepchabis, Meetha-bis, Nirbis.
Full-text (+369): Yavadabhutasamplavam, Atradaghna, Kanthadaghna, Nasantika, Upasthadaghna, Mukhadaghna, Yavadantam, Amarananta, Meetha bish, Bish kandara, Upakaksha, Nabhahsprish, Ardhoruka, Bish-goch, Bish kantal, Bish-gach, Bish-gachh, Bish kabre, Bish kobra, Bish khapru.
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Search found 51 books and stories containing Bis, Biś, Bish; (plurals include: Bises, Biśs, Bishes). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
14. Aconitum ferox, Wall. < [Ranunculaceae (buttercup family)]
23. Aconitum spicatum, Stapfsp. nov. < [Ranunculaceae (buttercup family)]
25. Aconitum lethale, Griff. < [Ranunculaceae (buttercup family)]
A Manual of Khshnoom (by Phiroz Nasarvanji Tavaria)
Bharathi’s Mukherjee’s “Desirable < [April – June, 2007]
The English Bible As Literature < [January - March 1973]
The history of Andhra country (1000 AD - 1500 AD) (by Yashoda Devi)
Part 49 - The Chikati Chiefs (A.D. 1270-1345) < [Chapter XIII - The Dynasties in South Kalinga]
Part 43 - Rajendra Choda (A.D. 1129-1139) < [Chapter XIII - The Dynasties in South Kalinga]
Part 6 - Teluguraya (A.D. 1428) < [Chapter XVIII - The Saluvas]
The Markandeya Purana (by Frederick Eden Pargiter)
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