Leda, Leḍa, Ledā: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Leda 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Led.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Leda in India is the name of a plant defined with Litsea glutinosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Sebifera glutinosa Lour. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Philippine Journal of Science (1911)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
· Bijdragen tot de flora van Nederlandsch Indië (1826)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
· Synopsis Plantarum (Persoon) (1806)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Leda, for example pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, chemical composition, extract dosage, 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 dictionaryLeḍa (लेड) [Also spelled led]:—(nm) lead (metal), also the metal strip for widening space between the lines in printing.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Ledari.
Ends with (+4): Akleda, Ankoleda, Avakleda, Bleda, Chichaleda, Dian beleda, Hridayotkleda, Hridutkleda, Jalakleda, Kleda, Maleda, Mleda, Nalleda, Nikleda, Parikleda, Poleda, Prakleda, Qaaleda, Saleda, Samkleda.
Relevant text
Search found 4 books and stories containing Leda, Leḍa, Ledā, Ledaa; (plurals include: Ledas, Leḍas, Ledās, Ledaas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Sakka’s Question (1): on envy (issā) and stinginess (macchariya) < [Chapter 39 - How the Āṭānāṭiya Paritta came to be Taught]
Modernists, Imagists, And Futurists < [September-October 1932]
The Bobbili Folk Epic < [October – December 1991]
A Collection of Popular Tales from the Norse and North German (by Peter Christian Asbjørsen)
Taliesin (by David William Nash)