Dabi, Ḍabī, Dābī: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Dabi means something in Marathi, 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsDabi [डाबी] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Cadaba fruticosa (L.) Druce from the Capparaceae (Caper) family having the following synonyms: Cleome fruticosa. For the possible medicinal usage of dabi, 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.
Dabi [डाबी] in the Rajasthani language, ibid. previous identification.
Dabi in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Sida ovata Forssk. from the Malvaceae (Mallow) family having the following synonyms: Sida aurescens, Sida dinterana, Sida flexuosa, Sida grewioides.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Dabi in India is the name of a plant defined with Cadaba fruticosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cleome fruticosa L. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Rep. Bot. Exch. Club Soc. Brit. Isles (1914)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Pharmacologyonline (2008)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Dabi, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, side effects, extract dosage, health benefits, 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
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionaryḍabī (डबी).—f ( H) Dim. of ḍabā. A very little box or casket. 2 fig. A treasury or store (esp. of a temple). 3 An offering-box: also a box set to receive customs or duties. See yātrāḍabī.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishḍabī (डबी).—f A very little box or casket.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Dabidabi, Dabidubi, Dabija, Dabila, Dabilo, Dabinu, Dabira, Dabiri, Dabish, Dabisha, Dabivala.
Ends with: Adabi, Beadabi, Cabadabi, Chaodabi, Dabadabi, Dabdabi, Dabidabi, Godabi, Goma fadabi, Hakadabi, Kadabi, Vaidhanika-dabi.
Full-text: Dhandhulanem, Dhandalanem, Dhandolanem, Dhandulanem.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Dabi, Ḍabī, Dābī, Daabi; (plurals include: Dabis, Ḍabīs, Dābīs, Daabis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
Chapter 37 - Bapu Bhalalo < [Part 5 - Rang Chee Barot]
Chapter 6 - Natho Modhvadio (Around 1830) < [Part 2 - Sorathi Baharvatiya]
Folk Tradition of Bengal (and Rabindranath Tagore) (by Joydeep Mukherjee)