Gari, Garī: 8 definitions
Introduction:
Gari means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, Marathi, 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.
India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: Vernacular architecture of Assam with special reference to Brahmaputra ValleyGari is a Dimasa Kachari term referring to “hanging shelf above the hearth”.—It appears in the study dealing with the vernacular architecture (local building construction) of Assam whose rich tradition is backed by the numerous communities and traditional cultures.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Gari in Philippines is the name of a plant defined with Carmona microphylla in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ehretia retusa Vahl (among others).
2) Gari in Sierra Leone is also identified with Sorghum bicolor It has the synonym Milium nigricans Ruiz & Pav. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Descripción de las Plantas (1802)
· Icon. (1799)
· Taxon (2000)
· Encycl. Meth. (1783)
· Flora Peruviana (1798)
· Am. Journal of Botany (1757)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Gari, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarygarī (गरी).—f R A fish-hook. 2 Young and tender pulp of the Jack.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishgarī (गरी).—f A fish-hook.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryGarī (गरी):—[from gara] f. Name of a district [gana] gaurādi ([Gaṇaratna-mahodadhi 48])
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryGāri (गारि) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Agārin.
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 corpusGari (ಗರಿ):—
1) [noun] any of the growths covering the body of a bird or making up a large part of the wing surface, as down or contour feathers; a feather.
2) [noun] a feather or featherlike part fastened to the shaft of an arrow to help control its flight.
3) [noun] an arrow.
4) [noun] the leaf of a palm tree.
5) [noun] a petal of a flower.
6) [noun] a rectangular piece of paper, esp. one of a number of pieces cut to a definite, uniform size, and bound together making a book; a sheet of paper.
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Gaṟi (ಗಱಿ):—
1) [noun] any of the growths covering the body of a bird or making up a large part of the wing surface, as down or contour feathers; a feather.
2) [noun] a feather or featherlike part fastened to the shaft of an arrow to help control its flight.
3) [noun] an arrow.
4) [noun] the leaf of a palm tree.
5) [noun] a petal of a flower.
6) [noun] a rectangular piece of paper, esp. one of a number of pieces cut to a definite, uniform size, and bound together making a book; a sheet of paper.
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 (+80): Gari gummadi, Gari-hoo, Gari-hu, Garia, Garib, Gariba, Garibaguriba, Garibaguriva, Garibai, Garibana, Garibanca Kala, Garibasara, Garibi, Garibi Haripi, Garibiccu, Gariche, Garie, Gariga, Garigamte, Garigamti.
Ends with (+267): Abdhinagari, Accadogari, Adaka bagari, Adike bogari, Adugari, Agari, Ahigari, Ajagari, Alvar Tirungari, Alwarthirunagari, Amagari, Amaranagari, Ambaranagari, Ambo chingari, Amritasagari, Amtakanagari, Amtutogari, Anagari, Anartanagari, Andheranagari.
Full-text (+12): Agari, Garagari, Madragara, Kharagari, Yaman gar-gari, Gari gummadi, Raphu, Agarin, Jadugiri, Madragari, Sipaha, Garishtha, Ajagari, Kimiya, Pannaga, Pannag, Kempugamdhagari, Gari-hu, Turamgari, Gari-hoo.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Gari, Garī, Gāri, Gaṟi; (plurals include: Garis, Garīs, Gāris, Gaṟis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 4.8.85 < [Part 8 - Compatible & Incompatible Mellows (maitrī-vaira-sthiti)]
Masti: Serene Philosopher < [October – December, 1986]
Mr. Bendre and His Poetry < [July-August 1934]
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Dimasa Kachari Vernacular Architecture < [Chapter 7]
Folk Tradition of Bengal (and Rabindranath Tagore) (by Joydeep Mukherjee)