Jonk: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Jonk means something in Hindi, 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.
Ambiguity: Although Jonk has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Jomka.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Jonk in India is the name of a plant defined with Aquilaria agallocha in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Aloexylum agallochum Lour. (among others).
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
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryJonk in Hindi refers in English to:—(nf) a leech; (fig) a bloodsucker, parasite; —[ki taraha cipakana] to hang on irresistibly..—jonk (जोंक) is alternatively transliterated as Joṃka.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Jonka-phal, Jonkmari.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Jonk; (plurals include: Jonks). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Brahmanda Purana (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 16 - The Description of Bharata < [Section 2 - Anuṣaṅga-pāda]