Joi, Joī: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Joi means something in Jainism, Prakrit, 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)Joi in India is the name of a plant defined with Jasminum grandiflorum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Jasminum officinale L. fo. grandiflorum (L.) Kobuski (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Investigatio et Studium Naturae (1992)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1988)
· Cytologia (1987)
· Journal of the Arnold Arboretum (1932)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1991)
· Cytologia (1992)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Joi, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Joi (जोइ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Yogin.
2) Joi (जोइ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Jyotis.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryJoī (जोई):—n. wife (rural);
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+7): Joia, Joia, Joia, Joikka, Joikkha, Joila, Joini, Joining, Joint, Joint fir, Joint vetch, Joint wood, Jointed charlock, Jointed rush, Jointfir, Joipaiprabhu, Joipol, Joisa, Joisa, Joisa.
Ends with: Carajoi, Charajoi, Djoi, Engaisiijoi, Engcotsijoi, Engoisikirianjoi, Enkaisijoi, Esekilianjoi, Esikilianjoi, Ilmorijoi, Ol morijoi, Olmorijoi, Oloisijoi, Shonjoi.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Joi, Jōi, Joī; (plurals include: Jois, Jōis, Joīs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Yajnavalkya-smriti (Vyavaharadhyaya)—Critical study (by Kalita Nabanita)
Chapter 2.1 - Emergence of the Concept of Vyavahāra from Dharma < [Chapter 2 - The Vyavahārādhyāya of the Yājñavalkyasmṛti]
Chapter 1.2e - The Commentaries on the Yājñavalkyasmṛti < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Chapter 2.1b - Sources of Dharma < [Chapter 2 - The Vyavahārādhyāya of the Yājñavalkyasmṛti]
Yogadrstisamuccaya of Haribhadra Suri (Study) (by Riddhi J. Shah)
Chapter 1.3 - From Kundakundācārya (Kundakunda) to Haribhadrasūri < [Chapter 1 - The Jain Yoga Tradition—A Historical Review]
Chapter 1.4 - From Haribhadrasūri to Hemacandrācārya (Hemachandra) < [Chapter 1 - The Jain Yoga Tradition—A Historical Review]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 6: Vasudeva leaves home < [Chapter II - Marriages of Vasudeva with maidens]
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
Chapter 37 - Bapu Bhalalo < [Part 5 - Rang Chee Barot]
Gowda’s Malli < [September 1947]