Mum: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Mum means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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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In Hinduism
Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)
Source: Wikisource: A dictionary of Sanskrit grammarMum (मुम्).—The augment म् (m) inserted immediately after the final vowel of the word for which it is prescribed; cf. अरुर्द्विषदजन्तस्य मुम् (arurdviṣadajantasya mum) P.VI.3.67; cf. also P.III.2.26, V. 4.7 and VI.3.69-72.
Vyakarana (व्याकरण, vyākaraṇa) refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Mum in English is the name of a plant defined with Dendranthema grandiflorum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pyrethrum sinense (Sabine) DC. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal d’Histoire Naturelle (1792)
· Botanical Magazine (1912)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1837)
· Flora URSS (1961)
· Acta Phytotaxonomica et Geobotanica (1978)
· Ueber die Tanaceteen (1844)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mum, for example health benefits, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, chemical composition, 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
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusMum (ಮುಮ್):—[noun] (in comp. only) three.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+492): Mu-manikacu, Mu-muticolan, Mum Laganem, Muma, Mumacriri, Mumada, Mumadi, Mumai, Mumaka, Mumakandi, Mumakina, Mumana, Mumandwe, Mumangandjamba, Mumani, Mumara, Mumaridamda, Mumashi, Mumba, Mumbaawo.
Ends with (+57): Achatsermum, Aconitum maximum, Akchhtsarmum, Amomum maximum, Araruta-comum, Bupleurum angustissimum, Bupleurum gracillimum, Bupleurum ramosissimum, Capim guiamum, Chrysanthemum, Cirsium altissimum, Clinopodium barosmum, Clinopodium euosmum, Commiphora opobalsamum, Cornus amomum, Crinum bulbispermum, Crithmum maritimum, Daisy chrysanthemum, Delphinium stapeliosmum, Desmodium dichotomum.
Full-text (+116): Udarambhari, Munati, Arambhaka, Asyamdhaya, Pacampaca, Satyankara, Turangama, Naryanga, Shyainampata, Ratrincara, Ugrampashya, Subhagambhavuka, Naryyanga, Amai, Alimpana, Nakhampaca, Agadankara, Anayangata, Ripunjaya, Tucakkutinai.
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Search found 22 books and stories containing Mum; (plurals include: Mums). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Harp < [April – June, 1988]
My Keeps < [January - March 1973]
Is Life Blissful? < [April – June, 1984]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 8: Meeting with a sūri < [Chapter III - Sumatināthacaritra]
Part 31: Description of Nandīśvara < [Chapter III - The initiation and omniscience of Ajita]
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 6.2.1 < [Section 2 - Second Tiruvaymoli (Min itai matavarkal)]
Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita (by Laxmi Maji)
Introduction to the Vedas < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Jain Science and Spirituality (by Medhavi Jain)
6.4. Individuality, Freedom, Happiness and Courage < [Chapter 6 - Spirituality in Jainism]
Folk Tradition of Bengal (and Rabindranath Tagore) (by Joydeep Mukherjee)