Chhar: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Chhar 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 Chhar has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Chara.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsChhar in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Valeriana hardwickei Wall. from the Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle) family having the following synonyms: Valeriana hardwickeana, Valeriana hardwickii, Valeriana elata. For the possible medicinal usage of chhar, 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.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Chhar in Nepal is the name of a plant defined with Cotoneaster frigidus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cotoneaster himalaiensis hort. ex Zabel (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Mitteilungen der Deutschen Dendrologischen Gesellschaft (1897)
· Silvae Genet. (1973)
· Bulletin of the British Museum, Botany (1954)
· Edwards’s Botanical Register
· A Numerical List of Dried Specimens (1829)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chhar, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, 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 dictionaryChhar in Hindi refers in English to:—(nf) ash; dust, powder; small fragments; -[chara hona] to be reduced to small fragments; —[hona] to be reduced to ashes; to be ruined..—chhar (छार) is alternatively transliterated as Chāra.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+6): Chhara, Chhard, Chharda, Chhardana, Chharddighna, Chhardi, Chhardighna, Chhardika, Chhardikaghhna, Chhardikaripu, Chhardini, Chhardinigrahana, Chhardis, Chharhara, Chhari, Chharichhatt, Chharkang, Chharkanu, Chharlakk, Chharling.
Ends with: Bauchhar, Kachhar, Killa machhar, Nachhar, Puchhar, Tichhar, Vilaayithi kachhar.
Full-text: Chara.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Chhar; (plurals include: Chhars). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
Chapter 15 - Jai Rudi < [Part 3 - Kankavati]
Chapter 38 - Chhar Sar < [Part 5 - Rang Chee Barot]