Chon: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Chon means something in the history of ancient India, 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.
India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: Vernacular architecture of Assam with special reference to Brahmaputra ValleyChon is a Tai Turung term referring to “orchard”.—It appears in the study dealing with the vernacular architecture (local building construction) of Assam whose rich tradition is backed by the numerous communities and traditional cultures.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Chon in India is the name of a plant defined with Chamaecrista absus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cassia foliolosa Benth. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Malesiana (1996)
· Journal of Natural Products (1979)
· Pharmaceutical Biology (1998)
· Botany and History of Hortus Malabaricus (1980)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Webbia (1955)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chon, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+69): Cheondoism, Chona, Chonagilu, Chonayamkallu-kurinji, Chonch, Chonche, Chondrodendron tomentosum, Chone, Choneh, Chonemorpha eriostylis, Chonemorpha fragrans, Chonemorpha megacalyx, Chong ban xiu mo li, Chong chi dang gui, Chong chi qiu hai tang, Chong deng, Chong keradak, Chong khae, Chong naang khlee, Chong-fra.
Ends with: Alimuracon, Atochon, Cachon, Cai duoi chon, Capchon, Capuchon, Chichon, Dicentre a capuchon, Hu plachon, Huu plaa chon, Kam-chon, Kamalattavicon, Katanmuracon, Kisuchon, Malanga cochon, Nachon, Ochon, Sorchon, Sorichon.
Full-text: Kam-chon, Ya kha chon chop dok yai, Leng chon tai, Cai duoi chon, Huu plaa chon, Ya kha chon chop dok lek, Ya kha chon chop, Ashleshaka, Amun, Khensu.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Chon; (plurals include: Chons). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Philosophy of language in the Five Nikayas (by K.T.S. Sarao)
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
The gods of northern Buddhism (by Alice Getty)
The Great Buddhist Emperors of Asia (by Shibani Dutta)
The Nature of Self (by Thich Nhat Hanh)