Dohi, Dohī: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Dohi means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit, 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)Dohi in Benin is the name of a plant defined with Kerstingiella geocarpa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Macrotyloma geocarpum (Harms) Maréchal & Baudet.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Ghana Journal of Science (1997)
· Economic Botany (1980)
· Chromosome Inf. Serv. (1981)
· Biochemical Systematics and Ecology (2002)
· Kew Bulletin (1963)
· Journal d’Agriculture Traditionelle et de Botanique Appliquée (1995)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Dohi, for example side effects, extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarydohī : (adj.) 1. one who milks; 2. an ungrateful person.
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Dohi (दोहि) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Dohin.
2) Dohi (दोहि) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Drohin.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusDōhi (ದೋಹಿ):—[noun] a disloyal, faithless wicked, treacherous person.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Dohil, Dohile, Dohilu, Dohimsanja, Dohin, Dohinna, Dohita, Dohitta, Dohitti, Dohiyams, Dohiyas, Dohiyasi.
Ends with: Addohi, Samidohi, Yavetadohi.
Full-text: Drohin, Dohin, Jholakamba-Kumba-Khamba-Khumba.
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