Dao: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Dao 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.
India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: Vernacular architecture of Assam with special reference to Brahmaputra ValleyDao is an Assamese term referring to “a chopper”.—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)Dao in Vietnam is the name of a plant defined with Prunus persica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Amygdalus pumila L. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Cytologia (1988)
· Descriptions of Prunus tenella and Prunus pumilio. (1801)
· Journal of Science of Hiroshima University, Series B, Division 2 (Botany) (1987)
· Enum. Pl. Chin. Bor. (1833)
· Boletin Genetico (1979)
· Breeding Science (1999)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Dao, for example health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, diet and recipes, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+15): Dao chu san, Dao di ling, Dao diao bi, Dao kou cao, Dao lon hot, Dao luan ye huang rou nan, Dao rong, Dao shonu, Dao-patta, Daobhasa, Daoco, Daocu, Daodara, Daofangkhepsa, Daog, Daong shying koong, Daopang, Daopata, Daopatta-achouba, Daoyara.
Ends with: Algodao, Bo dao, Booc dao, Cay truc dao, Ka dao, Lanto, Ly bo dao, Sadao, San bu dao, To, Truc dao, Truoc dao, Vidao, Xoan dao.
Full-text (+6): Booc dao, Xoan dao, Dao chu san, Dao kou cao, Truoc dao, Dao diao bi, Dao di ling, Cay truc dao, Ka dao, Bo dao, Truc dao, Dao rong, Dao lon hot, Dao luan ye huang rou nan, Fei dao ci shuo ma, San bu dao, Sa-dao-thiam, Xun dao niu shu, Qiang dao yao, Wu guan dao diao bi.
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Search found 10 books and stories containing Dao; (plurals include: Daos). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Chaldean account of Genesis (by George Smith)
Listening to the Dhamma (by Nina van Gorkom)
Buddha-nature (as Depicted in the Lankavatara-sutra) (by Nguyen Dac Sy)
1. The Daosheng’s Thought of Buddha-nature < [Chapter 6 - Further Development of the Thought of Buddha-nature in China]
2.1. The Thought of Buddha-nature in Chan < [Chapter 6 - Further Development of the Thought of Buddha-nature in China]
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Techniques (e): Roof Construction Technique < [Chapter 4]
Folk Tradition of Bengal (and Rabindranath Tagore) (by Joydeep Mukherjee)