Dao: 2 definitions

Introduction
India history
Biology
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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 Valley

Dao 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.

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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.

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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.

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Search found 19 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:

Index

Chapter III - Chaldean Legends Transmitted through Bekosus

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Ban Zhao's Nu jie compared to Dobson's Late Han Chinese. < [Volume 33 (1971)]

An annotated syllabary of Sathewok Hakka < [Volume 28 (1963)]

The Role of Juku in Pre-Modern China: Education for the Common People < [Volume 35 (1973)]

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The Tathagata admonishes that the false consciousness is not the mind < [Chapter 5 - The Way to Shamatha]

Ananda traces the Buddha's words and attaches to causes a conditions < [Chapter 3 - Ananda Attaches to Causes and Conditions]

Ananda sees cause and fruition as opposites < [Chapter 5 - Hearing is Not Sound]

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Identify psychosomatic constitution via tridosha nadipariksha. < [Volume 14 (issue 1-2), Jul-Dec 1994]