Moor: 1 definition
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Moor 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Moor in India is the name of a plant defined with Selinum wallichianum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ligusticum tenuifolium (Wall. ex C.B. Clarke) Franch. (among others).
2) Moor in Nigeria is also identified with Pennisetum glaucum It has the synonym Penicillaria nigritarum Schltdl. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Feddes Repert. (1973)
· The Flora of British India (1879)
· Econ. Bot. (1977)
· Amer. Journal of Botany (1977)
· Synopseos Plantarum (1805)
· Cytologia (1991)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Moor, for example chemical composition, side effects, health benefits, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+25): Moorale hoone, Moordoo, Moore gida, Moorele bende, Moorelehonne, Moorghee, Moorodah, Moorpachar-khuta, Moorukonda, Moorva, Moorwort, Mural, Murali, Muranmuruval, Murccai, Murccaivayu, Murccanai, Murccanam, Murcci, Murccitam.
Full-text: Khadara, Karawala, Adappaya, Petawilikaraya, Jhabar, Kairava, Khadar, Jhabara, Conakan, Cibada, Koita, Pallala, Pratibandh, Taman, Rahubadda, Caval, Benda, Maru.
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Search found 14 books and stories containing Moor; (plurals include: Moors). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Heimskringla (by Snorri Sturlson)
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Part 17 - King Harald's Marriage < [Chapter IX - Saga Of Harald Hardrade]
Part 211 - Of King Olaf's Journey < [Chapter VII - Saga Of Olaf Haraldson]
The Rashness of my Pen < [April – June, 2003]
Here Lay... < [January – March, 1987]
The Light Within < [July – September 1972]
A Collection of Popular Tales from the Norse and North German (by Peter Christian Asbjørsen)
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section 16 < [Sauptika Parva]
A Short history of Lanka (by Humphry William Codrington)