Jute, Jutē: 4 definitions

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Jute means something in the history of ancient India, Marathi, 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.

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India history and geography

Jute refers to a textile that was actively produced and exported in ancient India.—By the time trade with the Roman Empire reached its peak, India was a major exporter of textiles (e.g., Jute), specially cotton and silk. India produced large quantities of coarser but very useful fabrics from fibres such as jute (cultivated especially in Bengal).

Source: Knowledge Traditions & Practices of India: Other Technologies: A Survey
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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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Biology (plants and animals)

1) Jute in Common names is the name of a plant defined with Hibiscus meeusei in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Abelmoschus verrucosus (Guill. & Perr.) Walp. (among others).

2) Jute is also identified with Hibiscus nigrocaulis It has the synonym Hibiscus henriquesii Lima (etc.).

3) Jute in English is also identified with Corchorus aestuans It has the synonym Triumfetta bogotensis DC. (etc.).

4) Jute is also identified with Corchorus capsularis.

5) Jute is also identified with Corchorus olitorius.

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Journal of Fujian Agricultural College (1986)
· Cytologia (1981)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Annuaire du Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques de Genève (1900)
· Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society (1998)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1786)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Jute, for example chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, health benefits, extract dosage, have a look at these references.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)
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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.

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Languages of India and abroad

Marathi-English dictionary

jutē (जुते).—n A pair of sandals; a sandal. Shoes.

Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-English
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Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.

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Nepali dictionary

Jute is another spelling for जुट [juṭa].—adj. group; party;

Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary
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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.

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