Hen, ḥen, Hem: 3 definitions
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Hen 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.
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Hem in India is the name of a plant defined with Ailanthus excelsa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pongelion wightii van Tiegh. (among others).
2) Hem is also identified with Ailanthus triphysa It has the synonym Adenanthera triphysa Dennst., Fabaceae (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· A Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon (1931)
· Schlüssel Hortus indicus malabaricus (1818)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1825)
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1795)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Hem, for example side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, chemical composition, 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.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusHeṃ (ಹೆಂ):—[noun] (in comp.) a girl or woman.
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Heṇ (ಹೆಣ್):—[noun] = ಹೆಣ್ಣು [hennu].
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 (+160): Hemcu, Hemda, Hemdabaka, Hemdagara, Hemdagattale, Hemdatti, Hemdaysu, Hemde, Hemdegodati, Hemdemugakki, Hemdi, Hemdikasa, Hemditi, Hemdu, Hemdumbe, Hemduru, Hemgariga, Hemgarulu, Hemgasu, Hemge.
Ends with (+108): Ahiphen, Bao jing quan shen, Bei qin ling xuan shen, Bei sha shen, Bei xuan shen, Bishen, Cen, Centaurea behen, Changkhen, Chechen, Chen, Chuan shen, Ci shen, Co then, Codonopsis tangshen, Cu zhuang nu zhen, Da hai quan shen, Dahen, Dan shen, Dang shen.
Full-text (+320): Vastrancala, Kukkuta, Hem, Madhi, Cidi, Mayuri, Turapanem, Landura, Kombadi, Shakuni, Shuklakanthaka, Kattesagu, Dayitadhina, Khuduka, Karekattu, Hens eyes, Hens and chickens, Amcugara, Cataka, Jagadanda.
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The Gods of the Egyptians Vol 1 (by E. A. Wallis Budge)
Chapter XII - The Destruction Of Mankind
Chapter XI - The Legend Of Rā And Isis
Version B < [Chapter VIII - The History Of The Creation Of The Gods And Of The World]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 5.11 < [Section II - Objectionable Food]
Verse 3.44 < [Section IV - The Eight Forms of Marriage]
Verse 10.12 < [Section II - Mixed Castes]
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Chapter 316 - Narration of different kinds of mantras
Chapter 287 - The treatment of the diseases of elephants (gaja-cikitsā)
Chapter 275 - Description of the dynasty of Yadu (yaduvaṃśa)
Animal Kingdom (Tiryak) in Epics (by Saranya P.S)
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Sindhuniṣkuṭa and Gaṅgāniṣkuṭa < [Notes]
Notes on Āsana (postures) < [Notes]
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