Laurel: 1 definition
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Laurel 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.
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Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Laurel in Ecuador is the name of a plant defined with Nerium oleander in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Nerion oleandrum St.-Lag. (among others).
2) Laurel in English is also identified with Cordia alliodora It has the synonym Lithocardium alliodorum Kuntze (etc.).
3) Laurel is also identified with Kalmia polifolia It has the synonym Chamaedaphne glauca (Aiton) Kuntze (etc.).
4) Laurel is also identified with Laurus nobilis It has the synonym Laurus nobilis Cav. (etc.).
5) Laurel in Philippines is also identified with Catharanthus roseus It has the synonym Vinca rosea var. alba (G. Don) Sweet (etc.).
6) Laurel is also identified with Plumbago indica It has the synonym Thela coccinea Loureiro (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flore de Madagascar et des Comores (1976)
· Fl. Turkey (1978)
· Journal of Japanese Botany (1955)
· Ill. Flora Japonica: (1940)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1754)
· Tabl. École Bot., ed. 2 (1815)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Laurel, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, 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: Laurel cherry, Laurel de campo, Laurel de cera, Laurel de chile, Laurel fig, Laurel negro, Laurel sweet-leaf, Laurel wood, Laurel-leaf genianthus, Laurel-leaved clitoria, Laurel-leaved kola, Laurel-rosa, Laurelhout, Laurelia novae-zelandiae, Laurelia sempervirens, Laureliopsis philippiana, Laurelwood.
Ends with (+18): Adelfa laurel, Alexandrian laurel, Alpine-laurel, Bay laurel, Bog-laurel, Camphor laurel, Cape laurel, Carolina cherry laurel, Cherry laurel, Chinese laurel, Claw-flowered laurel, Dodder-laurel, Drooping laurel, Ecuador laurel, English cherry laurel, English laurel, Great laurel, Greater rough laurel, Grecian laurel, Indian laurel.
Full-text (+255): Spotted laurels, Laurel-rosa, Roman laurel, English laurel, Bog-laurel, Grecian laurel, True laurel, Malabar laurel, White-laurel, Rosa laurel, Tropic laurel, Punnaga, Laurel-leaved kola, Alpine-laurel, Alexandrian laurel, Drooping laurel, Greater rough laurel, West indian laurel, Laurel de campo, West indian laurel fig.
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Search found 22 books and stories containing Laurel; (plurals include: Laurels). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 6.1.6 < [Section 1 - First Tiruvaymoli (Vaikal pun kalivay)]
Pasuram 5.10.6 < [Section 10 - Tenth Tiruvaymoli (Piranta arum)]
The Laurels < [October 1950]
Academic Laurel for < [January – March, 1987]
Day of Judgement < [April – June, 1993]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Nayanar 20: Chandeshvara (Candesvara) < [Volume 4.1.1 - A comparative study of the Shaivite saints the Thiruthondathogai]
Chapter 2.4 - Candra-anugraha-murti (depiction of the moon’s redemption) < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
Chapter 12 - Thirupanaiyur or Tiruppanaiyur (Hymn 87) < [Volume 3.2 - Pilgrim’s progress: to Chola]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 6: Dharmanātha’s initiation < [Chapter V - Śrī Dharmanāthacaritra]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 5 - The Six Supreme Attributes of the Dhamma < [Chapter 42 - The Dhamma Ratanā]
A House on Fire (by Stephen L. Klick)