Bulak: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Bulak 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 Bulak has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Bulaka.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Bulak in Philippines is the name of a plant defined with Ceiba pentandra in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Bombax guineense Thonn. (among others).
2) Bulak is also identified with Gossypium hirsutum It has the synonym Gossypium harrissii Watt (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Origin Syst. Cotton (1954)
· Ann. Inst. Bot.-Géol. Colon. Marseille, sér. 6 (1945)
· Candollea (1938)
· Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information Kew (1927)
· Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections (1912)
· Flora Nicaragüense (1909)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Bulak, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, 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 dictionaryBulak in Hindi refers in English to:—(nf) a nose-pendant, nose-ornament..—bulak (बुलाक) is alternatively transliterated as Bulāka.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Bulak damo, Bulak-bulak, Bulak-bulakan, Bulak-manok, Bulak-manuk, Bulaka, Bulakacegu, Bulakan, Bulakandi, Bulakanem, Bulakata, Bulakha, Bulaki, Bulaklak ng paraiso, Bulaku, Bulakundi.
Ends with: Bulak-bulak.
Full-text: Bulak-bulak, Bulak-manuk, Bulak damo, Bulaka, Bulak-bulakan, Bulak-manok.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Bulak; (plurals include: Bulaks). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang) (by Samuel Beal)
Chapter 3 - Country of Poh-luh-kia (Baluka or Aksu) < [Book I - Thirty-Four Countries]
Chapter 28 - Country of Po-ho or Fo-ho-lo (Balkh) < [Book I - Thirty-Four Countries]
Introduction < [Book I - Thirty-Four Countries]
Egypt Through The Stereoscope (by James Henry Breasted)
Position 15 - The Great Nile Bridge At Cairo Open For The Passage Of The Daily Fleet Of Cargo Boats < [Standpoints In Egypt]
Position 65 - The Ramesseum, Mortuary Temple Of Ramses Ii—northwest Toward Tombs In The Cliffs, Thebes < [Standpoints In Egypt]
Position 9 - The Harem Windows In The Court Of A Wealthy Cairene's House < [Standpoints In Egypt]
A Dictionary Of Chinese Buddhist Terms (by William Edward Soothill)