Kair: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Kair 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKair [कैर] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Capparis decidua (Forssk.) Edgew. from the Capparaceae (Caper) family. For the possible medicinal usage of kair, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Kair [कैर] in the Rajasthani language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Kair in India is the name of a plant defined with Acacia catechu in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Acacia sundra (Roxb.) Bedd. (among others).
2) Kair is also identified with Acacia chundra It has the synonym Acacia catechu (L.f.) Willd. var. sundra (Roxb.) Prain (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodr. (DC.) (1825)
· Plant-Book
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1996)
· London Journal of Botany (1842)
· Species Plantarum.
· The forest flora of North-West and Central India (1874)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kair, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, 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 LexiconKair (கைர்) adjectival < Arabic khair. Good; நல்ல. [nalla.] Muhammadan 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 (+39): Kaira, Kairaci, Kairadambula, Kairagulige, Kairaka, Kairala, Kairalam, Kairaleya, Kairali, Kairamdari, Kairampani, Kairamtari, Kairanaka, Kairang, Kairanika, Kairashi, Kairata, Kairatacceti, Kairataka, Kairatala.
Full-text: Anucchavika, Ashleshaka, Amatsyamamsaka, Anupathika, Rangika, Atikshunaka, Paripacaka, Amantranaka, Nava, Nayacanaka, Alopaka, Nilakayika, Anulomika.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Kair; (plurals include: Kairs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 1.3.35 < [Chapter 3 - Description of the Lord’s Appearance]
Verse 4.6.27 < [Chapter 6 - The Story of the Ayodhyā Women]
Verse 1.4.18 < [Chapter 4 - Description of Questions About the Lord’s Appearance]
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verses 1.21-23 < [Chapter 1 - Sainya-Darśana (Observing the Armies)]
Verse 14.21 < [Chapter 14 - Guṇa-traya-vibhāga-yoga]
Verse 2.54 < [Chapter 2 - Sāṅkhya-yoga (Yoga through distinguishing the Soul from the Body)]
Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 4.82 < [Chapter 4 - First-rate Poetry]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 3 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Bhagavad-gita-rahasya (or Karma-yoga Shastra) (by Bhalchandra Sitaram Sukthankar)