Khom: 1 definition
Introduction:
Khom means something in 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Khom in Vietnam is the name of a plant defined with Ananas comosus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Distiacanthus communis (Lam.) Rojas Acosta (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Edwards's Botanical Register, or Flower Garden and Shrubbery (1968)
· Mém. Soc. Linn. Paris (1825)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Agronomia (1913)
· Fieldiana, Botany (1958)
· Prodromus Stirpium in Horto ad Chapel Allerton vigentium (1796)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Khom, for example extract dosage, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, health benefits, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+17): Khom khwaan, Khoma, Khomaca, Khomadayaka, Khomadussa, Khomadussa Sutta, Khomadussaka, Khomaga, Khomalanem, Khomana, Khomanakankadi, Khomanem, Khomanya, Khomapasina, Khomapilotika, Khomasanem, Khomasukhuma, Khomata, Khomca, Khomd.
Ends with: Jokhom, Khee khom, Lakhom, Ma khwaeng khom, Mun khom, Oi khom, Phakhom, Somavalkhom, Waeng khom, Ya-faekhom, Yaa kae haak khom.
Full-text: Khee khom, 'khom 'fat, Yaa kae haak khom, Ma khwaeng khom, Oi khom, Waeng khom, Mun khom, Khom khwaan, Phak khom hin.
Relevant text
Search found 4 books and stories containing Khom; (plurals include: Khoms). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Bodhisattvacharyavatara (by Andreas Kretschmar)
Text Section 201 < [Khenpo Chöga’s Oral Explanations]
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 7 - Dharma Cycles originating from the great adept Mitra < [Book 14 - Great Compassion Cycle]
The Catu-Bhanavara-Pali (critical study) (by Moumita Dutta Banik)
Forms of expression < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Buddhist Education in Thailand (critical study) (by Smitthai Aphiwatamonkul)
6. Thai Sangha’s Education in Thailand: Historical Background < [Chapter 2 - The Thai Sangha System of Education]