Chira: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Chira 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 Chira has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Cira. It further has the optional forms Chīra, Chīrā, Chira-a and Chīra-ā.
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Biology (plants and animals)
1) Chira in India is the name of a plant defined with Erinocarpus nimmonii in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Chira is also identified with Ficus benghalensis It has the synonym Ficus cotoneaefolia Hort. ex Miq. (etc.).
3) Chira is also identified with Setaria verticillata It has the synonym Panicum aparine Steud. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Essai d’une Nouvelle Agrostographie (1812)
· Flore de Lorraine (1844)
· Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club (1895)
· Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi (1867)
· Journal of Japanese Botany (1971)
· Mémoires de l’Institut Égyptien (1887)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chira, for example side effects, health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, chemical composition, 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
1) Chirā (छिरा) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Śirā.
2) Chīra (छीर) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Kṣīra.
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.
Nepali dictionary
Chira is another spelling for चिरा [cirā].—n. a split object;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+22): Chira-talliboddu, Chiraachira, Chiraaito, Chiraaq, Chiraayitha, Chirabasanta, Chirabilva, Chirabira, Chirabire, Chirag, Chirajivin, Chirajivin, Chirajivin, Chirajivin, Chirata, Chiratikta, Chirayata, Chirayu, Cira, Cira-karakarumam.
Full-text (+23): Cira, Ucchiras, Trivrikchiras, Chirajivin, Chirayata, Chirata, Chirabilva, Brihakchiras, Himavakchiras, Mullan-chira, Co chira, Chir-chira, Chiratikta, Kshira, Chira-talliboddu, Puli-chira, Cirakkampanam, Cirapankam, Iruppuccira, Ciravattam.
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Search found 24 books and stories containing Chira, Chīra, Chīrā, Chirā, Chira-a, Chīra-ā; (plurals include: Chiras, Chīras, Chīrās, Chirās, as, ās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
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