Iyan, Iyaṅ, Īyaṅ: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Iyan 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.
In Hinduism
Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)
Source: Wikisource: A dictionary of Sanskrit grammarIyaṅ (इयङ्).—Substitute for the last इ (i) before a vowel generally in the case of monosyllabic roots ending in इ (i) and the word स्त्री (strī); e.g. चिक्षियुः, नियौ नियः, स्त्रियौ स्त्रियः (cikṣiyuḥ, niyau niyaḥ, striyau striyaḥ); cf. अचि क्षुधातुभ्रुवां य्वोरियङुवङौ (aci kṣudhātubhruvāṃ yvoriyaṅuvaṅau) P.VI. 4.77-80.
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Īyaṅ (ईयङ्).—(ईयङ् (īyaṅ)') afix ईय (īya) added to the root ऋत्, ङ् (ṛt, ṅ) showing the application of the Ātmanepada affixes; e. g. ऋतीयते (ṛtīyate) cf. P. III.1.29
Vyakarana (व्याकरण, vyākaraṇa) refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Iyan in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Kigelia africana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Tanaecium pinnatum Willd. (among others).
2) Iyan is also identified with Kigelia pinnata It has the synonym Bignonia africana Lam. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora of Tropical Africa (1936)
· Bibliothèque Universelle de Genève (1838)
· The Useful Plants of West Tropical Africa. (1985)
· Systema Vegetabilium (1825)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1845)
· Collectanea (1789)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Iyan, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, 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: Iyamdu, Iyanam, Iyandegh, Iyaneri, Iyanhim, Iyani, Iyankiyarporul, Iyankolli, Iyanku, Iyankutinai, Iyanmakal, Iyanmuta, Iyannanam, Iyant, Iyanta, Iyantiram, Iyantiramayil, Iyantiri, Iyanzi.
Ends with (+570): Abhiyan, Acakkiyan, Acankaiyan, Accatiyan, Aciriyan, Adakkamaniyan, Adapathiyan, Agamudaiyan, Ailiyan, Airyaporiyan, Akamutaiyan, Akattiyan, Akattulinaiyan, Akaviyan, Akkaraiyan, Akkiniyan, Akkirakanniyan, Akkiriyan, Alattiyan, Aliyan.
Full-text: Plaa trob glaa iyan, Ologbo iyan, Bhiyyasa, Valiccuttiram, Sthana, Dhatu.
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Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 8.21.17 < [Sukta 21]
Khadira-grihya-sutra (by Hermann Oldenberg)