Fai: 1 definition
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Fai 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) Fai in Liberia is the name of a plant defined with Pentaclethra macrophylla in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Harpalyce macrocarpa Britton & P. Wilson.
2) Fai in Pacific is also identified with Falcataria moluccana It has the synonym Albizia falcata sensu auct. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2001)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1983)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1825)
· Reinwardtia (1965)
· International Journal of Food Microbiology (2000)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1986)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Fai, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, diet and recipes, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Fai duean ha, Fai duean haa, Faidherbia albida, Failana, Failav, Failavat, Failna, Fain rumeya, Faindal, Fainting, Fairy bells, Fairy fingers, Fairy grass, Fairy lily, Fairy slipper, Fairy-wand, Fairyslipper orchid, Faith Devotee, Faithful Natured.
Ends with: Aafai, Fang-fai, Folo fai, Haiefai, Hu-ti-fai, Kha-fai, Mai fai, Natgoon-Natfai, Padong fai, Som mafai, Theibuhfai, Waan fai.
Full-text: Padong fai, Mai fai, Waan fai, Folo fai, Fai duean haa, Fai duean ha, Kee fai nok khuun, La'au fai moti, Fang-fai, Hu-ti-fai, Kha-fai, Bhatar.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Fai; (plurals include: Fais). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Buddhist Communities (b): Tai-Phake Vernacular Architecture < [Chapter 6]
Buddhist Communities (d): Tai Aiton Vernacular Architecture < [Chapter 6]
Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang) (by Samuel Beal)
The Gods of the Egyptians Vol 1 (by E. A. Wallis Budge)
Vietnamese Buddhist Art (by Nguyen Ngoc Vinh)
6. The Sculpture and its Reciprocal Influence < [Chapter 4 - The Sculpture and its Reciprocal Influence]
Amaravati Art in the Context of Andhra Archaeology (by Sreyashi Ray chowdhuri)
Impact of Amarāvatī on early schools of art of South-East Asia < [Chapter 5 - Impact of Amarāvatī Art]
Harijans of Mehesana < [July 1960]