Chara, Chāra, Chārā: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Chara means something in Jainism, Prakrit, 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 Chhar.
Ambiguity: Although Chara has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Cara. It further has the optional forms Chāra and Charā.
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Chara in Ghana is the name of a plant defined with Pennisetum 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 Panicum geniculatum Lam. (among others).
2) Chara in India is also identified with Buchanania angustifolia It has the synonym Buchanania angustifolia Benth., nom. illeg. (etc.).
3) Chara is also identified with Buchanania lanzan It has the synonym Buchanania latifolia Roxb..
4) Chara is also identified with Buchanania latifolia.
5) Chara is also identified with Croton bonplandianus It has the synonym Oxydectes bonplandiana (Baill.) Kuntze (etc.).
6) Chara is also identified with Semecarpus anacardium It has the synonym Anacardium officinarum Gaertner (etc.).
7) Chara is also identified with Solanum myriacanthum It has the synonym Solanum porphyranthum Dunal (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Synopseos Plantarum (1805)
· Nomenclator Botanicus. Editio secunda (1841)
· Cytologia (1991)
· Ann. New York Acad. Sci. (1893)
· Journal of Tree Sciences (1984)
· Journal of Environmental Biology (2001)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chara, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, side effects, health benefits, extract dosage, 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 dictionaryChāra (छार) [Also spelled chhar]:—(nf) ash; dust, powder; small fragments; -[chāra honā] to be reduced to small fragments; —[honā] to be reduced to ashes; to be ruined.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Chāra (छार) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Kṣāra.
2) Chāra (छार) also relates to the Sanskrit word: DOde.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+284): Cara, Cara-konraipuli, Cara-mariay, Caracacallapam, Caracalilai, Caracam, Caracan, Caracara, Caracarenal, Caracari, Caracarimerai, Caracatan, Caracattiram, Caracayanam, Caracca, Caraccoti, Caraccuvati, Caraci, Caracirukam, Caraciyam.
Ends with (+370): Abhichara, Abhyachara, Acara, Acchara, Achara, Achintyagunanuttaradharmagochara, Adayachara, Adhamachara, Adhashchara, Adhyachara, Adityachara, Agastyachara, Agochara, Agratalasanchara, Ahnikachara, Ambuchara, Amcholadvichara, Anachara, Anadhyachara, Anaryasamachara.
Full-text: Charas, Akasako-cara-khasalnu, Chhar, Safed-charas, Chara-mamidi, Chara pipi, Chara kanda, Sakti-chara, DOde, Kshara, Wainu-chara, Carasa, Chara-ko-khutta, Cara, Eka, Mrityunjaya-bija.
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Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section LXXXV < [Anugita Parva]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 14 - Ganja (Cannabis indica) < [Chapter XXXI - Upavisha (semi-poisons)]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 2.10.231 < [Chapter 10 - Conclusion of the Lord’s Mahā-prakāśa Pastimes]
Verse 2.78 < [Chapter 2 - The Lord’s Manifestation at the House of Śrīvāsa and the Inauguration of Saṅkīrtana]
Verse 3.3.139 < [Chapter 3 - Mahāprabhu’s Deliverance of Sarvabhauma, Exhibition of His Six-armed Form, and Journey to Bengal]
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Part 9 - Kalapa (group) < [Chapter 10 - Rupa (matter)]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 8.70.14 < [Sukta 70]
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CCV - Various other medicinal Recipes (continued) < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Chapter LXVII - The science of Pavana Vijaya (conquest of breath) < [Agastya Samhita]
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