Keu: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Keu 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKeu [কেউ] in the Bengali language is the name of a plant identified with Hellenia speciosa (J.Koenig) S.R.Dutta from the Costaceae (Spiral Ginger) family having the following synonyms: Costus speciosus, Cheilocostus speciosus, Amomum arboreum. For the possible medicinal usage of keu, 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.
Keu [केउ] in the Hindi language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Keu in India is the name of a plant defined with Cheilocostus speciosus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Tsiana speciosa J.F. Gmel. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Observationes Botanicae (1783)
· Observationes Botanicae (1791)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1899)
· Costoideae.
· Journal of Japanese Botany (1941)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Keu, for example side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, 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) Keu (केउ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Ketu.
2) Keu (केउ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Ketu.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Keu ceh, Keuda, Keuga, Keulavana, Keule, Keumuk, Keur, Keura, Keure, Keuti, Keuva, Keuya.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Keu, Kēu; (plurals include: Keus, Kēus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang) (by Samuel Beal)
Chapter 3 - Measures of Length used in India < [Book II - Three Countries]
Chapter 14 - Country of T’o-na-kie-tse-kia (Dhanakataka) < [Book X - Seventeen Countries]
Chapter 5 - Country of Kia-mo-lu-po (Kamarupa) < [Book X - Seventeen Countries]
Folk Tradition of Bengal (and Rabindranath Tagore) (by Joydeep Mukherjee)
Chapter 2.11 - Baul Fakir Katha
Chapter 4 - Musical elements of Baul tradition
Prasthanatrayi Swaminarayan Bhashyam (Study) (by Sadhu Gyanananddas)