Neel: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Neel 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.
Ambiguity: Although Neel has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Nila.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsNeel [नील] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Lysimachia arvensis var. caerulea (L.) Turland & Bergmeier from the Primulaceae (Primrose) family having the following synonyms: Anagallis arvensis var. caerulea, Anagallis caerulea L.. For the possible medicinal usage of neel, 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.
Neel [नील] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Indigofera cassioides Rottler ex DC. from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Indigofera pulchella, Indigofera leptostachya.
Neel in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Rhynchoglossum notonianum (Wall.) B.L.Burtt from the Gesneriaceae (Gloxinia) family having the following synonyms: Klugia notoniana, Wulfenia notoniana.
Neel [নীল] in the Assamese language is the name of a plant identified with Indigofera tinctoria L. from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Indigofera indica Lam., Indigofera sumatrana.
Neel [নীল] in the Bengali language, ibid. previous identification.
Neel [नील] in the Hindi language, ibid. previous identification.
Neel [નીલ] in the Kachchhi language, ibid. previous identification.
Neel [नीळ] in the Marathi language, ibid. previous identification.
Neel [नील] in the Rajasthani language, ibid. previous identification.
Neel [نيل] in the Urdu language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Neel in India is the name of a plant defined with Anagallis arvensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Anagallis arvensis subsp. phoenicea (Scop.) Vollm. (among others).
2) Neel is also identified with Indigofera argentea It has the synonym Indigofera argentea Wall. (etc.).
3) Neel is also identified with Indigofera cassioides It has the synonym Anila pulchella (Roxb.) Kuntze (etc.).
4) Neel is also identified with Indigofera coerulea It has the synonym Indigofera articulata sensu Andrews (etc.).
5) Neel is also identified with Indigofera hebepetala It has the synonym Indigofera hebepetala Baker ex Baker (etc.).
6) Neel is also identified with Indigofera tinctoria It has the synonym Indigofera tinctoria Blanco var. torulosa Baker f. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora of the Lesser Antilles, Leeward and Windward Islands (1988)
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Flora of Ecuador (1990)
· Flora Aegyptiaco-Arabica (1775)
· Flore de France (1852)
· Sem. Hort. Berol. App. (1876)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Neel, for example side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, health benefits, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryNeel in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) indigo, the plant and the dye; ten billions; (a) blue; (in mediaeval usage) also black; ~[kamtha] the blue-necked jay: Coracias Indica; an epithet of Lord Shiv; —[kamala] blue lotus; ~[gaya] a species of deer; —[nilaya] the sky; ~[mani] a sapphire; —[lohita] reddish blue, purple; [nilamjana] blue vitriol; —[padana] to be beaten blue, to be belaboured; to develop a blue scar (on the skin etc.)..—neel (नील) is alternatively transliterated as Nīla.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+139): Neel kantha, Neel kanthi, Neel-gosh, Neel-kaandaa, Neel-kantha, Neel-kanthi, Neel-kochu, Neel-lata, Neel-lota, Neel-vasooka, Neela, Neela abbalige, Neela balli, Neela gokarn, Neela kashunji, Neela malli, Neela naidile, Neela thaavare, Neela thavare, Neela-gheriekurnee.
Ends with: Andhi-neel, Ban neel, Bastard manchineel, Chotaneel, Habb-ul-neel, Jangli neel, Krishnaneel, Manchineel, Mountain manchineel, Surmai-neel, Tukhm-neel.
Full-text: Andhi-neel, Jangli neel, Ban neel, Habb-ul-neel, Surmai-neel, Neel kanthi, Neel kantha, Neel-vasooka, Neel-kanthi, Neel-kantha, Neel-gosh, Neel-kochu, Tukhm-neel, Neel-kaandaa, Neel-lata, Neel-lota, Nila, Tungigiri, Mahavidya.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Neel; (plurals include: Neels). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana (by Chaitali Kadia)
Saptadvīpa (1): Jambudvīpa (Introduction) < [Chapter 4 - Geographical history in the Matsya-Purāṇa]
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
Dharmadhyana (virtuous or righteous meditation) < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
The Way of the White Clouds (by Anāgarika Lāma Govinda)
Chapter 18 - Trance Walking and lung-gom training < [Part 2 - Pilgrim Life]
Chapter 23 - Miraculous Escape and Floating Lights < [Part 2 - Pilgrim Life]
Chapter 19 - nyang-tö kyi-phug: The monastery of immured recluses < [Part 2 - Pilgrim Life]
Anāgārika Dharmapāla (by Bhikkhu Sangharakshita)
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