Chaura: 1 definition
Introduction:
Chaura means something in 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 Chaura has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Caura.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Chaura in India is the name of a plant defined with Angelica glauca in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1846)
· Journal of Asian Natural Products Research (2008)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chaura, for example extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+2): Cauram, Cauramacam, Cauramanam, Caurashtiram, Caurashtirar, Caurattiram, Chaurachauri, Chauradiya, Chauragata, Chaurahrita, Chaurakarman, Chauranga, Chauranginatha, Chaurangyasana, Chauranigama, Chauranve, Chaurapahrita, Chaurapuppoo, Chaurarupa, Chauras.
Ends with: Adhashchaura, Bhittichaura, Dhanyachaura, Hridayachaura, Kachaura, Karuchaura, Kavyachaura, Mishrachaura, Prasahyachaura, Sachaura, Sandhichaura, Strichaura, Suvarnachaura, Vamshodachaura, Vandichaura.
Full-text: Wau-chaura-a-araung, Caura.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Chaura; (plurals include: Chauras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Folklore of the Santal Parganas
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section XXXV < [Anusasanika Parva]
‘The Triple Stream’ < [June 1939]
Lahore–And After < [January-February, 1930]
Gokhale and the Liberals < [October – December, 1985]