Homi: 7 definitions
Introduction:
Homi means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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) Homi in India is the name of a plant defined with Sapindus emarginatus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Sapindus trifoliatus L. (among others).
2) Homi is also identified with Sapindus trifoliatus It has the synonym Sapindus emarginatus Hort. Alger. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Taxon (1982)
· Bulletin de la Société Imperiale des Naturalistes de Moscou (1863)
· Catalogue des Plantes de Madagascar, Sapind. (1931)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Rev. Hortic. (1895)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Homi, for example pregnancy safety, chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, 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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryHomi (होमि).—[hu-in muṭ ca]
1) Clarified butter.
2) Water.
3) Fire.
4) The Chitraka tree.
Derivable forms: homiḥ (होमिः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryHomi (होमि).—m.
(-miḥ) 1. Clarified butter. 2. Fire. 3. Water. E. hu to sacrifice, min aff., or ina aff, and muṭ augment.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryHomi (होमि).—i. e. hu + mi, m. 1. Fire. 2. Clarified butter. 3. Water.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Homi (होमि):—[from hotṛ] m. fire, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) [v.s. ...] clarified butter, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
3) [v.s. ...] water, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryHomi (होमि):—(miḥ) 2. m. Clarified butter; fire; water.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Homia, Homidha, Homie, Homin, Homini, Hominu, Homisu, Homita, Homiya, Homiyadravya, Homiyopaitha, Homiyopati, Homiyopyatha, Homiyopyathi, Homiyopyathika.
Relevant text
Search found 14 books and stories containing Homi; (plurals include: Homis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
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Dr. A.S. Rao, The Architect of the ECIL < [January – March, 2005]
Indian Affairs < [January 1954]
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Abhijnana Sakuntalam (with translation and notes) (by Bidhubhusan Goswami)
Chapter 3 - Tritiya-anka (tritiyo'nkah) < [Abhijnana Sakuntalam, text and notes]
Chapter 2 - Dvitiya-anka (dvitiyo'nkah) < [Abhijnana Sakuntalam, text and notes]
Buddhist Monastic Discipline (by Jotiya Dhirasekera)
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Abhijnana Sakuntala (with Katayavema commentary) (by C. Sankara Rama Sastri)
Chapter 3 - Sanskrit text (tritiya-anka) < [Abhijnana Sakuntalam, text and commentary]
Chapter 2 - Sanskrit text (dvitiya-anka) < [Abhijnana Sakuntalam, text and commentary]