Duk: 2 definitions
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Duk 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsDuk [डुक] in the Nepali language is the name of a plant identified with Euphorbia wallichii Hook.f. from the Euphorbiaceae (Castor) family having the following synonyms: Euphorbia duclouxii, Euphorbia yunnanensis, Tithymalus wallichii. For the possible medicinal usage of duk, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Duk in India is the name of a plant defined with Anacardium occidentale in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Acajuba occidentalis (L.) Gaertn. (among others).
2) Duk in Nepal is also identified with Euphorbia luteoviridis It has the synonym Tithymalus wallichii (Hook.f.) Soják (etc.).
3) Duk is also identified with Euphorbia wallichii It has the synonym Euphorbia duclouxii H. Lév. & Vaniot (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora of Ecuador (1987)
· New Plantsman (1994)
· Archivos do Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro (1922)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (Lamarck) (1783)
· World Checklist and Bibliography of Euphorbiaceae. (2000)
· Ceiba (1978)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Duk, for example health benefits, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, 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 (+281): Duk dua, Duka, Dukada, Dukadi, Dukal, Dukala, Dukalaca Paya, Dukalami, Dukalanem, Dukali, Dukama, Dukami, Dukamma, Dukan, Dukana, Dukanadara, Dukanadari, Dukanasarakata, Dukanda, Dukani.
Ends with (+7): Aduk, Akan pelanduk, Amel Marduk, Anduk, Banduk, Bhotia-chanduk, Binduk, Dalukduk, Daun duduk, Gaveduk, Ghanduk, Hruiduk, Huduk, Keduduk, Kuduk kuduk, Maduk, Manduk, Marduk, Nduk, Nilduk.
Full-text: Sridaku, Duk dua, Phak duk, Yadas, Shridara, Anyadasha, Anyadraga, Anyadastha, Anyaduti, Hridaya, Anyadashis, Anyadutsuka, Anyatkaraka, Anyatkama, Anyadartha, Shardula, Anyadiya, Cetasika, Kata.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Duk; (plurals include: Duks). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Dawn of the Dhamma (by Sucitto Bhikkhu)
A Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms (by Fa-Hien)
A fragment of the Babylonian 'Dibbara' epic (by Morris Jastrow)
Aspects of Religious Belief and Practice in Babylonia and Assyria (by Morris Jastrow)