Gaw: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Gaw means something in the history of ancient India, 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: A translation of Jhaverchand Meghanis non translated folk talesGaw refers to “A measure of distance of about one mile and a half”.—It is defined in the glossary attached to the study dealing with Gujarat Folk tales composed by Gujarati poet Jhaverchand Meghani (1896-1947)
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) Gaw in Liberia is the name of a plant defined with Piptadeniastrum africanum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Piptadenia africana Hook.f..
2) Gaw in Nigeria is also identified with Sorghum bicolor It has the synonym Holcus saccharatus L. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Observationes Botanicae (1781)
· Elenchus Plantarum Horti Regni Botanici Matritensis (1803)
· Flora Peruviana (1798)
· Molecular Ecology (2143)
· Am. Journal of Botany (1757)
· Prodromus Plantarum Capensium, … (1794)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Gaw, for example pregnancy safety, chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, 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 (+11): Gawa, Gawagawa, Gawagilu, Gawal kopra, Gawan, Gawanishpat, Gawar, Gawar-patha, Gawarapatha, Gawati-davbindu, Gawati-tilwan, Gaweje, Gawerka, Gawguye, Gawian, Gawkngu, Gawn, Gawo, Gawon, Gawre gyawle.
Ends with: Dengaw, Ngai-ngaw, Ngaingaw, Sngaw, Yapgaw.
Full-text: Pa de gaw gyi.
Relevant text
Search found 4 books and stories containing Gaw; (plurals include: Gaws). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
Chapter 32 - Vikram and Vidhata < [Part 4 - Dadajee Ni Vato]
Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3 (by Henry Parker)
Story 20 - The Prince Who Did Not Go To School < [Part I - Stories told by the Cultivating Caste and Vaeddas]
Mandukya Upanishad (Gaudapa Karika and Shankara Bhashya) (by Swami Nikhilananda)
Taliesin (by David William Nash)