Cilai, Cilāī, Ciḷai, Cīlai, Cilāi: 5 definitions

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1. Prakrit
2. Tamil
3. Nepali
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Introduction:

Cilai means something in Jainism, Prakrit, biology, Tamil. 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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Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Cilai [சிலை] in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Albizia odoratissima (L.f.) Benth. from the Mimosaceae (Touch-me-not) family having the following synonyms: Acacia odoratissima, Albizia micrantha, Mimosa odoratissima. For the possible medicinal usage of cilai, 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) Cilai in India is the name of a plant defined with Acacia polyacantha in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gagnebina tamariscina sensu Bojer (among others).

2) Cilai is also identified with Albizia chinensis It has the synonym Inga purpurascens Hassk. (etc.).

3) Cilai is also identified with Albizia odoratissima It has the synonym Acacia lomatocarpa DC. (etc.).

4) Cilai is also identified with Polyalthia longifolia It has the synonym Uvaria altissima Pennant, nom. illeg. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1995)
· Encycl. (1838)
· Hortus Suburbanus Calcuttensis (1845)
· Philippine Journal of Science (1910)
· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de France (1865)
· Chem. Pharm. Bull.

If you are looking for specific details regarding Cilai, for example diet and recipes, side effects, extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, have a look at these references.

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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.

Languages of India and abroad

Prakrit-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

Cilāī (चिलाई) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Kirātī.

context information

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.

Tamil dictionary

Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil Lexicon

Cilai (சிலை) [cilaittal] 11 intransitive verb

1. [K. kele.] To sound, resound; ஒலித்தல். காவலர்கொடுங்கோடு சிலைப்ப [olithal. kavalarkodungodu silaippa] (பெருங்கதை உஞ்சைக். [perungathai unchaig.] 58, 25).

2. To roar, bellow; முழங்குதல். ஆமா நல்லேறு சிலைப்ப [muzhanguthal. ama nalleru silaippa] (பத்துப்பாட்டு [pathuppattu] 315).

3. To twang, as musical instrument; யாழொலித்தல். (திவா.) [yazholithal. (thiva.)]

4. To beat, as a drum; கொட்டுதல். வலிதுரந்து சிலைக்கும் . . . துடி [kottuthal. valithuranthu silaikkum . . . thudi] (புறநானூறு [purananuru] 170).

5. To rage; to be angry; கோபங்கொள்ளு தல். செற்றங்கொண்டாடிச் சிலைத்தெழுந்தார் [kopangollu thal. serrangondadis silaithezhunthar] (புறப்பொருள்வெண்பாமாலை [purapporulvenpamalai] 3, 7).

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Cilai (சிலை) [cilaittal] 11 intransitive verb cf. இலை-. [ilai-.] To retreat; பின்னிடுதல். செருச்சிலையா மன்னர் [pinniduthal. seruchilaiya mannar] (புறப்பொருள்வெண்பாமாலை [purapporulvenpamalai] 1, 16).

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Cilai (சிலை) noun < சிலை¹-. [silai¹-.]

1. Sound, roar, bellow, twang; முழக்கம். கடுஞ்சிலை கழறி [muzhakkam. kadunchilai kazhari] (பதிற்றுப்பத்து [pathirruppathu] 81, 4).

2. Bow; வில். கொடுஞ்சிலைக் கைக் கூற்றினை [vil. kodunchilaig kaig kurrinai] (புறப்பொருள்வெண்பாமாலை [purapporulvenpamalai] 1, 10).

3. Sagittarius of the zodiac; தனுராசி. [thanurasi.] (விதானமாலை யாத். [vithanamalai yath.] 13.)

4. The month Mārkaḻi; மார்கழி மாதம். சிலையில் வெங் கதிரைத் திங்க ளொன்றிய [markazhi matham. silaiyil veng kathiraith thinga lonriya] (மகாபாரதம் முகூர்த்தங்கேள். [magaparatham mugurthangel.] 4).

5. The 19th nakṣatra. See மூலம். (சூடாமணிநிகண்டு) [mulam. (sudamaninigandu)]

6. Rainbow; வானவில். சிலைத்தாரகலம் [vanavil. silaitharagalam] (புறநானூறு [purananuru] 61, 14).

7. Lustre, light; ஒளி. சிலையிலங்கு மணிமேகலை மாடத்து [oli. silaiyilangu manimegalai madathu] (நாலாயிர திவ்யப்பிரபந்தம் பெரியதி. [nalayira thivyappirapandam periyathi.] 3, 9, 4).

8. Tail; வால். பைஞ்சிலைச் சேலை [val. painchilais selai] (கல்லாடம் [kalladam] 26, 24).

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Cilai (சிலை) noun < śilā.

1. Stone, rock; கல். (பிங்கலகண்டு) [kal. (pingalagandu)]

2. Hill, mountain; வைத்திய மலையகராதி வணங்காச் சிலை யளித்த தோளான் [vaithiya malaiyagarathi vanangas silai yalitha tholan] (புறப்பொருள்வெண்பாமாலை [purapporulvenpamalai] 2, 12).

3. Horizontal stone for macerating spices. See அம்மி. தரைத் தடஞ் சிலையதாக [ammi. tharaith thadagn silaiyathaga] (கந்தபு. தாரகன்வதை. [kanthapu. tharaganvathai.] 48).

4. Apothecary's stone-mortar. See கலுவம். இரத மாங் கொருசிலையிலிட்டு [kaluvam. iratha mang korusilaiyilittu] (கந்தபு. மார்க்கண். [kanthapu. markkan.] 132).

5. Statue, idol; கல்லிற் செதுக்கிய உருவம். [kallir sethukkiya uruvam.]

6. See சிலைவாகை. வணங்குசிலைச் சாபம் [silaivagai. vanangusilais sapam] (பெருங்கதை மகத. [perungathai magatha.] 20, 8).

7. A mineral poison; மனோசிலை. [manosilai.]

8. A mineral poison; சூதபாஷாணம். (வைத்திய மூலிகை) [suthapashanam. (vaithiya muligai)]

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Ciḷai (சிளை) [ciḷaittal] 11 intransitive verb < இளை-. [ilai-.] To be weary, become tired; சோர்தல். அவனைப்போலே பிரிவுக்குச் சிளையாதபடி [sorthal. avanaippole pirivukkus silaiyathapadi] (ஈடு-முப்பத்தாறுயிரப்படி [idu-muppatharuyirappadi], 9, 5, 3).

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Cīlai (சீலை) noun cf. cēla. [Telugu: cīra, K. sēla, M. cīla.]

1. Cloth, garment; துணி. சீலைக் குதம்பை யொருகாது [thuni. silaig kuthambai yorugathu] (நாலாயிர திவ்யப்பிரபந்தம் பெரிய.ாழ். [nalayira thivyappirapandam periyazh.] 3, 3, 1).

2. Woman's cloth; புடைவை. [pudaivai.]

3. Cloth of 2¼ cubits; இரண்டே கால் முழத்துணி. (நான்காம் பாலபாடம்) [irande kal muzhathuni. (nankam palapadam)]

4. Man's forelap; கோவணம். [kovanam.] Local usage

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Cīlai (சீலை) noun See சீலைவாகை. [silaivagai.] (L.)

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Cilai (சிலை) noun < சிலை-. [silai-.] Anger; கோபம். பொய்ச்சிலைக் குரலேற் றெருத்தமிறுத்த [kopam. poychilaig kuraler reruthamirutha] (நாலாயிர திவ்யப்பிரபந்தம் பெருமாள். [nalayira thivyappirapandam perumal.] 2, 5, வ்யா. பக். [vya. pag.] 33).

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Cilai (சிலை) noun Fragrant sirissa, Albizzia odoratissima; மரவகை. [maravagai.] (L.)

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Cīlai (சீலை) noun (வைத்திய மூலிகை [vaithiya muligai])

1. cf. maṉō-śilā. Red ochre; மனோசிலை. [manosilai.]

2. Borax; வெண்காரம். [venkaram.]

context information

Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.

Nepali dictionary

Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

Cilāi (चिलाइ):—n. 1. stinging; 2. itching;

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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.

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