Jor, Jōr: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Jor means something in biology, Tamil. 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) Jor in India is the name of a plant defined with Ficus religiosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Urostigma religiosum Gasp. (among others).
2) Jor in Pakistan is also identified with Nerium oleander It has the synonym Tabernaemontana panamensis (Markgr., Boiteau & L. Allorge) Leeuwenb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Fl. Turkey (1978)
· Meded. Landbouwhoogeschool Wageningen (1984)
· Bot. Mat. Med. (1812)
· Act. Acad. Theod. Palat.
· Hortus Kewensis (1789)
· Flora of Puná Island (2001)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Jor, for example pregnancy safety, extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconJōr (ஜோர்) noun < Persn. zōr.
1. Violence; வலாற்காரம். [valarkaram.] (W.)
2. Stiffness; விறைப்பு. [viraippu.] (W.)
3. Foppishness, show; ஆடம்பரம். [adambaram.]
4. Fineness, as of workmanship; நேர்த்தி. [nerthi.] Local usage
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+32): Jora, Jora tenga, Jora-bhanora, Jorabala, Jorabijora, Joradara, Joragata, Jorai, Jorajabarajasti, Jorajabari, Jorajama, Jorajara, Jorajuluma, Jorakasa, Joraman-dardoo, Jorane, Joraphool, Joraphul, Jorasora, Joratalaba.
Ends with: Bardana-major, Bhana-major, Bilajor, Ephedra major, Hadajor, Harjor, Khajor, Melianthus major, Plantago major, Rajor, Ratanjor, Ujor, Vinca major.
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Search found 9 books and stories containing Jor, Jōr, Jaor; (plurals include: Jors, Jōrs, Jaors). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari (by K. A. Subramania Iyer)
Verse 1.51 < [Book 1 - Brahma-kāṇḍa (or Āgama-samuccaya)]
Dramaturgy in the Venisamhara (by Debi Prasad Namasudra)
Bhāratī-vṛtti (eloquent bearing) < [Chapter 4 - Dramaturgy in Veṇīsaṃhāra]
Puppetry in Assam (by Gitali Saikia)
Characteristics of Folk drama < [Chapter 1]
Ramayana and Five Arts < [January 1952]
History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 18 - Military Surgery < [Part 2-3 - Medical Institutions in Ancient India]
The Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Part 1 - Bhāgavata Purāṇa with Ten Characteristic Topics < [Introduction]