Chun, Chuṇ: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Chun means something in the history of ancient India, 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 Chun has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Cun. It further has the optional forms Chuṇ and Chūṇ.
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India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: Vernacular architecture of Assam with special reference to Brahmaputra ValleyChun is an Assamese term referring to “thatching grass”.—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)1) Chun in China is the name of a plant defined with Toona sinensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mioptrila odorata Raf. (among others).
2) Chun in India is also identified with Morus alba It has the synonym Morus tatarica Mill. (etc.).
3) Chun is also identified with Morus australis It has the synonym Morus australis var. inusitata (H. Lév.) C.Y. Wu (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Taxon (1980)
· Cytologia (1986)
· Illustrations of the Botany
· J. Pl. Res. (1995)
· Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh (1912)
· Flora de la región del Parque Nacional Amboró Bolivia (2004)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chun, for example health benefits, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, 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 dictionaryChun in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) flour, wheat-meal..—chun (चून) is alternatively transliterated as Cūna.
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Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryChun is another spelling for चुँ [cuṃ].—[=चुँ] n. low sound of speaking or crying due to fear; adv. to squeak; to speak with fear or inhibition;
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 (+256): Chun e bo he, Chun pi, Chun qiu, Chun ta tsai, Chuna, Chuna-chuna, Chunaau, Chunabhatti, Chunachunanem, Chunachunata, Chunachuni, Chunadhungo, Chunahati, Chunakhaani, Chunana, Chunanche, Chunanda, Chunari, Chunauti, Chunav.
Ends with (+8): Ai tan chun, Cachun, Chaanchun, Chiang chun, Chou chun, Cun, Da ye bao chun, Devakunchun, E bao chun, Gao feng xiao bao chun, Hong chun, Hruichun, Hua bao bao chun, Jia bao chun, Khanechun, Lat chun, Ling nan chou chun, Mackchun, Makchun, Paccun.
Full-text (+59): Cun, Cuna, Lat chun, Chun ta tsai, Jia bao chun, Yang chun, Chou chun, Hong chun, Ai tan chun, Xi zang chang chun mu, Ao chun jiang, Zhu chun, Bao chun lu rong hao, He chun bei mu lan, Chiang chun, Chun e bo he, Qiu hua bao chun, Man chang chun hua, Skyur rtsi chun na, Chun pi.
Relevant text
Search found 24 books and stories containing Chun, Chuṇ, Chūṇ; (plurals include: Chuns, Chuṇs, Chūṇs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
An annotated syllabary of Sathewok Hakka < [Volume 28 (1963)]
Pronunciation of Tibetan Among Khalkha Mongols by Geza Bethlenfalvy < [Volume 32 (1970)]
Book Reviews Acta Orientalia 30 < [Volume 30 (1966)]
Alchemy in India and China (by Vijaya Jayant Deshpande)
1. Introduction to the “Chun zhu ji wen” < [Chapter 7 - Indian and Chinese Alchemy—Parallels]
5. Case of purple gold < [Chapter 7 - Indian and Chinese Alchemy—Parallels]
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 3 - Arrangement of similar dates < [Book 2 - Later spread of the Doctrine]
Book 11 - Mahāmudrā (great seal)
Chapter 3 - Kharakpa (kha rag pa'i skabs) < [Book 13 - Cutting and Kharakpa]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Evaluation of antibacterial activity of some medicinal plants < [2014: Volume 3, September issue 6]
Phytochemical screening and antioxidant evaluation of Dendrobium ochreatum. < [2015: Volume 4, July issue 7]
Exploring Dhupana: An Innovative Drug Delivery Method in Ayurveda < [2018: Volume 7, October issue 17]
Antimicrobial activity of Santalum album leaf and stem extracts. < [Volume 25 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 2006]
Lingam as a sacred object and the head-dress of sufi resembling it < [Volume 9 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 1990]
Estimation of total alkaloid in Chitrakadivati by UV-Spectrophotometer < [Volume 31 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 2012]
Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary) (by Gyurme Dorje)
Text 22.3 (Commentary) < [Chapter 22 (Text And Commentary)]
Text 1.4 (Commentary) < [Chapter 1 (text and commentary)]
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