Goon: 1 definition
Introduction:
Goon 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) Goon in India is the name of a plant defined with Aesculus indica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pavia indica Wall. ex Cambess. (among others).
2) Goon in Philippines is also identified with Imperata cylindrica It has the synonym Calamagrostis lagurus (L.) Koeler (etc.).
3) Goon is also identified with Imperata exaltata It has the synonym Saccharum exaltatum Roxb..
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Joint Publication of the Imperial Agricultural Bureaux (1944)
· Voyage autour du Monde (1829)
· Vascular Plants of the Hengduan Mountains (2299)
· Öfversigt af Förhandlingar: Kongl. Svenska Vetenskaps-Akademien (1855)
· Voyage dans l’Inde (1835)
· Botanical Magazine (5117)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Goon, for example side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, diet and recipes, 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)
Ends with: Irankun, Kongpu ngoon, Painkun, Tagoon, Tita-bagoon, Vilankun.
Full-text: Nad-goon-suda, Talapanna.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Goon; (plurals include: Goons). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Wanted a Repeat Performance < [January – March, 1996]
When Humanism Flowered < [October – December, 1995]
The Love-Song < [June 1939]
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section CXX < [Rajadharmanusasana Parva]
Padarthadharmasamgraha and Nyayakandali (by Ganganatha Jha)
Text 84: On the Production and Destruction of Colour &c. < [Chapter 6a - On Qualities]