Dian: 1 definition
Introduction:
Dian means something in 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Dian in Borneo is the name of a plant defined with Durio oxleyanus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Dian is also identified with Durio zibethinus It has the synonym Cullenia zeylanica (Gardn.) Wight ex K. Schum. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Familles des Plantes (1763)
· Calcutta J. Nat. Hist. (1845)
· Systema Vegetabilium.
If you are looking for specific details regarding Dian, for example diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+27): Diamta, Dian bai zhu, Dian beleda, Dian chi cai, Dian ci zao, Dian da ye liu, Dian dou gen, Dian huang qin, Dian ji gu chang shan, Dian jie xiang, Dian nan an xi xiang, Dian nan cao guo qin, Dian nan guan chun hua, Dian nan hong hou ke, Dian nan shuo lian, Dian qin, Dian shan cha, Dian tapen, Dian voli, Dian xi mu lan.
Ends with: Bodian, Edian, Indian, Naked indian, Paint indian, Sendian, Sindian.
Full-text (+21): Yi dian hong, Chuan dian xiang ru, Mian dian tie mu, Dian voli, Dian beleda, Dian tapen, Dian ci zao, Dian ji gu chang shan, Dian shan cha, Chuan dian chai hu, Bei dian di mei, San dian jin, Dian jie xiang, Dian zi cao, Pu jing dian di mei, Dian nan hong hou ke, Dian xi mu lan, Dian zang fang zhi bai, Dian nan an xi xiang, Dian da ye liu.
Relevant text
Search found 7 books and stories containing Dian; (plurals include: Dians). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
D. H. Lawrence and Yoga < [October – December, 1984]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 5 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 3 - Māṇikka-vāchakar and Śaiva Siddhānta < [Chapter XXXVIII - Śaiva Philosophy in some of the Important texts]
A fragment of the Babylonian 'Dibbara' epic (by Morris Jastrow)
From under the Dust of Ages (by William St. Chad Boscawen)
A Dictionary Of Chinese Buddhist Terms (by William Edward Soothill)