Chal, Chaal: 7 definitions
Introduction:
Chal means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, 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 Chal has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Cal. It further has the optional forms Chaal.
India history and geography
Chal is an Assamese term referring to “roof / roof frames”.—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)
Chal in India is the name of a plant defined with Oryza sativa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Oryza formosana Masamune & Suzuki (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Indian Forester (1952)
· Aspects of Plant Sciences (1989)
· J. Agric. Trop. (1956)
· Kromosomo
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1988)
· Handbuch des Getreidebaus (1885)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chal, for example pregnancy safety, side effects, extract dosage, diet and recipes, health benefits, chemical composition, 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
Chal (छल्):—[class] 10. (or [Nominal verb] [from] chala) [Parasmaipada] chalayati ([infinitive mood] litum, [Rāmāyaṇa vi, 86, 13]) to deceive, cheat, delude, outwit, [Mahābhārata iii, ix; Bhagavad-gītā x, 36; Raghuvaṃśa xvi, 61; Gīta-govinda i, 9 and 16];
—to feign, [Horace H. Wilson]
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.
Hindi dictionary
Chal in Hindi refers in English to:—(a) unsteady; transient; inconstant; variable; movable, mobile (as [pustakalaya]); —[artha] currency; -[calava] the verge of departure/death; ~[citta] fickle-minded, unsteady; ~[citra] a movie; motion picture, cinema, cinematograph; -[vicala] unsteady, inconstant; —[sampatti] movable property..—chal (चल) is alternatively transliterated as Cala.
Chaal in Hindi refers in English to:—(nf) gait; speed; march; motion; movement; move; trick; device; custom; a huge building inhabited by a large number of tenant families; -[calana] conduct; -[dhala] ways, bearing, demeanour; ~[baja] crafty, cunning, tricky; a trickster; ~[baji] craftiness; cunningness; trickery; —[calana] to play a trick; to make a (deft) move; —[cukana] to miss the target, to make an unsuccessful move; a trick to misfire; —[mem ana] to fall into one’s trap; to be a victim to one’s trick..—chaal (चाल) is alternatively transliterated as Cāla.
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Nepali dictionary
Chal is another spelling for चल [cala].—adj. 1. moving; trembling; vibrating; 2. unsteady; fickle; mobile; 3. animate; 4. movable; 5. current; in circulation;
Chaal is another spelling for चाल [cāla].—n. 1. movement; motion; pace; 2. consciousness; knowledge; 3. custom; vogue; 4. area of field;
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+23): Cal, Cal-jamakarj, Cal-jappucol, Cala-calaenal, Cala-carimeluku, Calacalenal, Calacanti, Calacapam, Calacaram, Calacarppini, Calacati, Calacayanam, Calacuci, Calacuttiram, Calaynta, Caljappu, Calkattu, Calkujasta, Callenal, Calpacal.
Full-text (+123): Shal, Ucchal, Procchal, Samucchal, Naakko-chaal, Mutuko-chaal-darsoune-yantra, Nakako-cala, Mutuko-cala-darsaune-yantra, Shala, Netuncal, Chalita, Chalana, Kaanchnar chaal, Neem chaal, Babool chaal, Babul chaal, Sapthpoorna chaal, Daaruhaldi chaal, Kher ki chaal, Chal chal.
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Search found 34 books and stories containing Chal, Chaal; (plurals include: Chals, Chaals). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Pajaghar Typology (a): Thatching of Roof < [Chapter 5]
Techniques (e): Roof Construction Technique < [Chapter 4]
The Bodo Vernacular Architecture < [Chapter 7]
Prevention and treatment of diseases of mouth by gandoosha and kavala < [Volume 13 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 1994]
Evaluation of Herbal Toothpowder For Its Piperine Content < [Volume 24 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 2005]
Nagakesara – a comparative pharmacognosy < [Volume 5 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 1986]
Gati in Theory and Practice (by Dr. Sujatha Mohan)
Gati in classical dance form of Kathak < [Chapter 4 - Practice of Gati]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Dressing material in sushruta samhita < [2019: Volume 8, June issue 7]
Conceptual study of vata nirukti (gatigandhan) w.s.r. action potential < [2020: Volume 9, September issue 10]
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