Charu, Chāru: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Charu means something in Jainism, Prakrit, 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 Charu has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Caru. It further has the optional forms Chāru.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsCharu in the Oriya language is the name of a plant identified with Buchanania cochinchinensis (Lour.) M.R.Almeida from the Anacardiaceae (Cashew) family having the following synonyms: Buchanania lanzan, Buchanania latifolia, Chironjia sapida. For the possible medicinal usage of charu, 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.
Charu in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Prunus cerasoides Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don from the Rosaceae (Rose) family having the following synonyms: Cerasus cerasoides, Prunus puddum, Cerasus puddum.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Charu in India is the name of a plant defined with Crocus sativus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Geanthus autumnalis Raf. (among others).
2) Charu is also identified with Holigarna arnottiana.
3) Charu is also identified with Holigarna ferruginea.
4) Charu is also identified with Semecarpus anacardium It has the synonym Semecarpus anacardium Blume (etc.).
5) Charu is also identified with Senna occidentalis It has the synonym Cassia planisiliqua L. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Irid. Gen. (1827)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1987)
· Vascul. Pharmacol. (2007)
· Taxon (1997)
· Kagoshima University Research Center for the Pacific Islands, Occasional Papers (2001)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2004)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Charu, for example diet and recipes, health benefits, side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, 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
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryCharu (छरु) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Tsaru.
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusCharu (ಛರು):—[noun] the handle of a sword, dagger, tool, etc.; hilt.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+116): Caru-karunatacarankam, Carucam, Caruccarai, Caruka, Carukam, Carukamai, Carukari, Carukattai, Carukeci, Carukkai, Carukkalvelai, Carukkam, Carukkarai, Carukkaraivempu, Carukkarappirapai, Carukkenal, Carukku, Carukkukkattai, Caruku, Carukucannayam.
Ends with (+4): Acaru, Accaru, Bhadracharu, Canakaccaru, Kocaru, Kurakkancaru, Macaru, Maticaru, Morccaru, Mucaru, Nicaru, Pacaru, Pacharu, Peddapachcharu, Pucaru, Puliccaru, Saptacharu, Sucharu, Thellapacharu, Tucaru.
Full-text: Caru, Tsaru, Charu-velai, Abhyarohaniya.
Relevant text
Search found 8 books and stories containing Charu, Chāru; (plurals include: Charus, Chārus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Betrayal of The Brotherhood < [April 1964]
The Dangerous Age < [January 1957]
The Dangerous Age < [January 1957]
The Brihaddharma Purana (abridged) (by Syama Charan Banerji)
Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari (by K. A. Subramania Iyer)
Verse 1.116 < [Book 1 - Brahma-kāṇḍa (or Āgama-samuccaya)]
Verse 1.82 < [Book 1 - Brahma-kāṇḍa (or Āgama-samuccaya)]
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Architecture (f): Site Selection < [Chapter 3]
Architecture (c): Developing of the Assamese Homestead and Campus < [Chapter 3]
Moran Vernacular Architecture < [Chapter 7]
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Chelluru < [Chapter II - Temples of Kulottunga I’s Time]
Jainism in Odisha (Orissa) (by Ashis Ranjan Sahoo)