Chir: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Chir 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 Chir has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Cira.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsChir [चीड] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Pinus roxburghii Pinus roxburghii Sarg. from the Pinaceae (pine) family having the following synonyms: Pinus longifolia. For the possible medicinal usage of chir, 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)1) Chir in India is the name of a plant defined with Setaria verticillata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ixophorus verticillatus (L.) Nash (among others).
2) Chir is also identified with Desmostachya bipinnata It has the synonym Eragrostis cynosuroides (Retz.) P. Beauv., also spelled cynosuriodes (etc.).
3) Chir is also identified with Thysanolaena latifolia It has the synonym Myriachaeta glauca Moritzi ex Steud. (etc.).
4) Chir in Nepal is also identified with Carum carvi It has the synonym Carum carvi f. rubriflorum H. Wolff (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Graminum (1827)
· Annali di Botanica (Roma) (1894)
· Mantissa (1824)
· Flore Française (1837)
· Journal of Japanese Botany (1971)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chir, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, side effects, chemical composition, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryChir in Hindi refers in English to:—(a) long-lasting; lasting; perpetual; (ind.) existing for a long time, ever; ~[kamkshita] long-desired; long-cherished; ~[kala] long time; ~[kalika] long-existent; perpetual; old; chronic (as —[roga]); ~[kumara] a chronic bachelor; celibate; ~[jivi] blessed with long life, long-living; immortal; ~[navina] ever-new; everfresh; ever-green; ~[nidra] sleep that knows no breaking, perpetual sleep; death; •[magna] dead; ~[nutana] see [navina; ~paricita] long known; ~[poshita] long-cherished; ~[pracalita] time-honoured; long-current; long-prevalent; ~[pratikshita] long-awaited; ~[prasiddha] long-reputed, famous for a long time; ~[rogi] a chronic patient; ~[viyoga] long separation; ~[vismrita] long-forgotten; long gone into oblivion; ~[shatru] perpetual enemy; •[ta] perpetual animosity; ~[shamti] perpetual/enduring peace; ~[samgi] lifelong companion; ~[stha] long-lasting; perpetual, permanent, enduring; quality or state of existing for/lasting long; ~[sthayita] endurance, permanency; ~[sthayi] enduring; perpetual, permanent; ~[smaraniya] memorable; worth remembering (for long)..—chir (चिर) is alternatively transliterated as Cira.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+869): Chir-chira, Chira, Chira-talliboddu, Chiraaito, Chiraayitha, Chirabasanta, Chirabhavanti, Chirabilva, Chirabira, Chirabire, Chiracheshtita, Chirachirachivaraka, Chirachivin, Chiradata, Chiradatri, Chiradivasam, Chiraeta shireen, Chiraeta talkh, Chirag, Chiragata.
Ends with (+10): Acaiccir, Achir, Acir, Aciriya-uricir, Akaval-uricir, Akavarcir, Ammancir, Churukechir, Erccir, Kaniccir, Kayccir, Maccir, Macir, Murcir, Mutarcir, Nercir, Nerukkuccir, Nukattaticcir, Or-acaicir, Potuccir.
Full-text (+44): Jayashis, Chir-chira, Mayas, Jayajayakara, Jayakara, Upalapayati, Acchanu, Svabhigurta, Atisauhitya, Camayacantoshi, Vridh, Jaykar, Upajush, Amjamegodu, Anunu, Utthapeti, Upamad, Ashvas, Jayashabda, Samprasad.
Relevant text
Search found 72 books and stories containing Chir, Cheer; (plurals include: Chirs, Cheers). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Markandeya Purana (by Frederick Eden Pargiter)
Heimskringla (by Snorri Sturlson)
Part 120 - The Serpent Boarded < [Chapter VI - King Olaf Trygvason's Saga]
Part 117 - Of Earl Eirik < [Chapter VI - King Olaf Trygvason's Saga]
Part 36 - Of King Magnus's Battles < [Chapter VIII - Saga Of Magnus The Good]
A Happy New Year < [January – March, 2002]
“Square in the Eye” - Jack Gelber < [April – June, 1982]
Dagda’s Harp < [December 1943]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Folklore of the Santal Parganas
Chapter CXII - The Jackal and the Chickens < [Part II]
Chapter LXIV - The Dumb Shepherd < [Part I]
Chapter XCIX - The Grasping Raja < [Part I]
Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Dipika) (by Ramchandra Keshav Bhagwat)
Verse 1.12 < [Chapter 1 - Arjuna’s Dolour]
Verse 13.7 < [Chapter 13 - Kshetra and Kshetrajna Yoga]