Chon: 3 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.

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India history and geography

Chon 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.

Source: Shodhganga: Vernacular architecture of Assam with special reference to Brahmaputra Valley
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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.

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Biology (plants and animals)

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.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)
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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.

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Languages of India and abroad

Vietnamese-English dictionary

Chon (in Vietnamese) can be associated with the following Chinese and English terms:

1) Chơn with [zhēn]: “true”.
2) Chờn with [chán]: “a shop”..

Source: DILA Glossaries: Vietnamese-Chinese-English (dictionary of Buddhism)
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