Lum: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Lum means something in the history of ancient India, 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.
Ambiguity: Although Lum has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Luma.
India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: Vernacular architecture of Assam with special reference to Brahmaputra ValleyLum is a Nocte term referring to “corridor”.—It appears in the study dealing with the vernacular architecture (local building construction) of Assam whose rich tradition is backed by the numerous communities and traditional cultures.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsLum in the Mizo language is the name of a plant identified with Morinda angustifolia Roxb. from the Rubiaceae (Coffee) family having the following synonyms: Morinda squarrosa, Morinda angustifolia var. scabridula. For the possible medicinal usage of lum, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Lum in India is the name of a plant defined with Morinda angustifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Morinda angustifolia var. scabridula Craib (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1822)
· Fl. Siam. (1934)
· FBI (1880)
· Novae Plantarum Species praesertim Indiae Orientalis (1821)
· Pl. Coromandel (1815)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Lum, for example health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, extract dosage, 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 dictionaryLum in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) tail; a (hand) loom; —, [pavara] a power loom..—lum (लूम) is alternatively transliterated as Lūma.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+85): Lum nok, Luma, Lumabo, Lumadi, Lumai hutan, Lumaka, Lumakutukuti, Luman, Lumanai, Lumanaia, Lumanda, Lumanem, Lumani, Lumaput, Lumat, Lumavisha, Lumb, Lumba, Lumbai, Lumbang.
Ends with (+274): Acer macrophyllum, Aconitum heterophyllum, Agastache foeniculum, Allamalum, Allium brevistylum, Allium rubellum, Allumpakalum, Alum, Ambalum, American hog plum, American red plum, Amgolum, Analum, Anasie pullum, Ankolum, Anomolum, Arisaema heterophyllum, Arisaema triphyllum, Asarum caudigerellum, Asarum geophilum.
Full-text (+236): Vema, Luma, Sutrayantra, Tantraka, Vayadanda, Vapadanda, Suvema, Veman, Krivi, Vanadanda, Rudragantha, Tantuvapa, Tanta, Magga, Accu-taṟi, Avapana, Accu-ttaṟi, Mai lum, Neykarike, Lum nok.
Relevant text
Search found 59 books and stories containing Lum, Loom; (plurals include: Lums, Looms). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Problem of Rural Industries < [August 1938]
Home-Thoughts from Abroad < [July 1950]
Christmas < [December 1946]
Tibet (Myth, Religion and History) (by Tsewang Gyalpo Arya)
8. rLangs kyi po ti se ru rgyas pa < [Chapter 1 - Early Tibetan Origin Myth]
7. The Myth of Cosmic Egg < [Chapter 1 - Early Tibetan Origin Myth]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 1.4.74 < [Chapter 4 - Bhakta (the devotee)]
Temples of Munnur (Historical Study) (by R. Muthuraman)
The Kaikolas of Munnur < [Chapter 2]
Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Cullavagga, Khandaka 5, Chapter 28 < [Khandaka 5 - On the Daily Life of the Bhikkhus]
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 9.10.8 < [Section 10 - Tenth Tiruvaymoli (Malai nanni)]
Pasuram 5.4.8 < [Section 4 - Fourth Tiruvaymoli (Ur ellam tunci)]
Pasuram 4.3.2 < [Section 3 - Third Tiruvaymoli (Kovai Vayal)]