Dum: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Dum means something in Hindi, 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.
Ambiguity: Although Dum has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Duma.
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Dum in Arabic is the name of a plant defined with Ziziphus spina-christi in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Rhamnus spina-christi L. (among others).
2) Dum in Nigeria is also identified with Hyphaene thebaica It has the synonym Chamaeriphes crinita (Gaertn.) Kuntze (etc.).
3) Dum in Senegal is also identified with Mitragyna inermis It has the synonym Stephegyne africana (Willd.) Walp. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum
· Fl. Egypte (1813)
· Ceiba (1975)
· Genera Plantarum (1789)
· J. Soc. Biblio. Nat. His. (1938)
· Species Plantarum, ed. 4
If you are looking for specific details regarding Dum, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, health benefits, pregnancy safety, 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
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryDum in Hindi refers in English to:—(nf) tail; hind-most part (of an animal); a hanger-on, one who is a constant close follower; ~[dara] tailed, having a tail; —[ke piche phirana] to follow closely; —[dabakara bhagana] to turn tails; —[daba jana] to be scared away; —[bane phirana/rahana] to be a hanger-on, to always hang on; —[hona] (said ironically) to be a symbol of (as [imanadara ki duma]); t be an apology for; —[hilana] to wag the tail like a dog, to flatter..—dum (दुम) is alternatively transliterated as Duma.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+299): Dum kalleti, Dum las huwowfng, Dum molucca, Dum-awr-puar, Dum-dhakua, Dum-vel, Dum-zawngtah, Duma, Duma-kaga, Dumaci, Dumada, Dumadara, Dumadera, Dumaduma, Dumadumanem, Dumadumem, Dumadumisu, Dumadumita, Dumag, Dumaga.
Ends with (+125): Acanthospermum hispidum, Aconitum brachypodum, Aconitum novoluridum, Adum, Aglaonema nitidum, Ai-lai-dum, Aidum, Ajmodum, Apocynum x floribundum, Arcytophyllum nitidum, Aspidosperma nitidum, Asplenium horridum, Badadum, Balakadum, Beddum, Botrychium multifidum, Buem yeng dum, Cah dum, Calligonum leucocladum, Cerumpatum.
Full-text (+63): Cah dum, Dum molucca, Ai-lai-dum, Dum kalleti, Dum las huwowfng, Buem yeng dum, Kupani, Geranium maculatum, Ekkin, Prunus laurocerasus, Aruttoti, Gandagramaka, Mocaya, Nirutta-kitavattiyam, Peyarappeyara, Black sage, Ullalavum, Pistacia atlantica, Cordia ulmifolia, Medhin.
Relevant text
Search found 11 books and stories containing Dum; (plurals include: Dums). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary) (by Gyurme Dorje)
Text 15.35 (Commentary) < [Chapter 15 (Text and Commentary)]
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 8 - The Chapter on the disciples Bya yul pa < [Book 5 - The Sovereign Lord (Atiśa)]
Chapter 16a - Lo ras pa (Gtsang pa rgya ras’ disciple) < [Book 8 - The famous Dakpo Kagyü (traditions)]
Chapter 1c - The Zur Geneology (xiv): Yung ston pa < [Book 3 - Early translations of Secret Mantra]
Lord Jhulelal: An Analytical Study (by Thakkar Harish Gopalji)
Part 2 - Lord Jhulelal's teachings to Ruler Mirkshah < [Chapter 4 - Analysis]
Tibet (Myth, Religion and History) (by Tsewang Gyalpo Arya)
3. Downfall of the Yarlung Dynasty < [Chapter 7 - Buddhism in Tibet]
3. Early Zhangzhung Kings < [Chapter 2 - Zhangzhung Civilization]
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Appendix on Rajarajesvaram: Later History < [Tanjavur/Thanjavur (Rajarajesvaram temple)]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
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