Khui, Khuī: 3 definitions

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Khui 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Khui in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Sorghum bicolor in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Holcus saccharatus var. technicus (Körn.) Farw. (among others).

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

· Taxon (2001)
· Physiologia Plantarum (2005)
· Molecular Ecology (2143)
· Mantissa Plantarum (1771)
· Flora Lusitanica (1995)
· Saggi scientifici e letterarj dell’ accademia di Padova (1786)

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

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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

Prakrit-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

Khui (खुइ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Kṣuti.

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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.

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Nepali dictionary

Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

Khuī (खुई):—n. 1. a word produced in total exhaustion; 2. a fail;

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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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