Dak: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Dak means something in the history of ancient India, 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.
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India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: Vernacular architecture of Assam with special reference to Brahmaputra ValleyDak is an Assamese term referring to “A legendary Medieval literary figure”.—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)Dak in India is the name of a plant defined with Ribes rubrum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ribes rubrum var. sativum Rchb. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Wisconsin Archeologist (1928)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Botaniska Notiser (1901)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Dak, for example diet and recipes, health benefits, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, side effects, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishdak (दक्).—f A direction, region, quarter. In comp. as dikpāla, digbhēda.
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.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryDak is another spelling for डाक [ḍāka].—n. calling; a call;
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 (+734): Daak-aadesh, Daak-khaanaa, Daak-thili, Dak koum, Dak nirbisi, Dak-purush, Daka, Dakacandra, Dakacauki, Dakadaka, Dakadakanem, Dakadakita, Dakai, Dakait, Dakaita, Dakaiti, Dakaja, Dakaka, Dakala, Dakalavanika.
Ends with (+79): Adadak, Adak, Akar cheret budak, Akar engkarandak, Ambadak, Anunadak, Anupadak, Anutpaadak, Avedak, Bhaaleko-dak, Bhramotpadak, Bijtadak, Boldak, Campedak, Chakramardak, Chambu-rusau-eruidak, Champedak, Charnodak, Chempedak, Cheret budak.
Full-text (+6): Ther-la-moh-dak, Pragudanc, Thi-dak-dak-araung, Dak nirbisi, Singnam-laung-dak, Dak koum, Rui-dak, Dak' hien, Harakara, Tum-dak, Damka-ghara, Rishyamuka, Daak, Rayakura, Bhaaleko-dak, Damka-gadi, Harkara, Daka, Dak-purush, Dakar-bachan.
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Search found 12 books and stories containing Dak; (plurals include: Daks). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Architecture (c): Developing of the Assamese Homestead and Campus < [Chapter 3]
Architecture (f): Site Selection < [Chapter 3]
Development (c): Aryan Influence < [Chapter 3]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 1.125.6 < [Sukta 125]
Justice (A Short Story) < [May-June 1933]
The Vaishnavic Background of Assam < [December 1946]
Rabindranaths 'Red Oleanders' < [July-August, 1929]
Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Tirukkuruhavur < [Chapter VIII - Temples of Uttama Chola’s Time]
Temples in Tondaimanad < [Chapter II - Temples of Parantaka I’s Time]
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Tiruvennainallur < [Chapter XII - Temples of Kulottunga III’s Time]