Laila, Lailā: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Laila means something in Hindi, 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)Laila in India is the name of a plant defined with Salix tetrasperma in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Salix horsfieldiana Miquel (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora de Filipinas, ed. 2
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1795)
· Alsographia Americana (1838)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Laila, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, side effects, 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
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryLailā (लैला):—(nf) the heroine of the celebrated love-tale of [lailā-majanūṃ -majanūṃ] crazy lovers.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Lailagama, Lailai, Lailaja.
Relevant text
Search found 4 books and stories containing Laila, Lailā; (plurals include: Lailas, Lailās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Parables of Rama (by Swami Rama Tirtha)
Story 69 - Owning Other's Beloved < [Chapter IX - Love]
Story 72 - The Result of Intense Love < [Chapter IX - Love]
Story 57 - The Secret of Love < [Chapter IX - Love]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 3.2.458 < [Chapter 2 - Description of the Lord’s Travel Through Bhuvaneśvara and Other Placesto Jagannātha Purī]
Verse 3.8.40 < [Chapter 8 - Mahāprabhu’s Water Sports in Narendra- sarovara]
Verse 1.4.120 < [Chapter 4 - Name-giving Ceremony, Childhood Pastimes, and Thieves Kidnap the Lord]
Hanuman Nataka (critical study) (by Nurima Yeasmin)
Contribution of Women in Indo-English Novel < [July – September 1975]
Reviews < [October - December 1977]