Neu, Ṇeu: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Neu means something in Jainism, Prakrit, 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) Neu in India is the name of a plant defined with Amaranthus spinosus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Galliaria spinosa (L.) Nieuwl. (among others).
2) Neu is also identified with Chenopodium album It has the synonym Botrys alba (L.) Nieuwl. (etc.).
3) Neu in Togo is also identified with Sorghum bicolor It has the synonym Holcus saccharatus var. technicus (Körn.) Farw. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Peruviana (1798)
· Am. Journal of Botany (1757)
· Institutiones Rei Herbariae (1766)
· Int. Immunopharmacol. (2005)
· Elenchus Plantarum Horti Regni Botanici Matritensis (1803)
· Species Plantarum
If you are looking for specific details regarding Neu, for example extract dosage, diet and recipes, chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, 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
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Ṇeu (णेउ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Netṛ.
Ṇeu has the following synonyms: Ṇeāuya.
2) Ṇeu (णेउ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Netṛ.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+3): Neuana, Neuk mangolae, Neum, Neun mara, Neuna, Neunia, Neunia, Neunna, Neura, Neuracanthus trinervius, Neuractis bidens, Neurada procumbens, Neurasthenia, Neurilla, Neurjar, Neurjer, Neurolaena lobata, Neurosis, Neushing, Neutinamu.
Ends with: Janeu, Khoneu, Mendeneu.
Full-text (+13): Pratinava, Nishpurana, Navina, Navaja, Pratyagra, Abhinava, Tantraka, Navajata, Nutana, Netri, Anahata, Neauya, Yahvant, Naviyams, Aparyushita, Akshunna, Ahata, Navanava, Apurva, Navakalika.
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Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 2.231 < [Section XXX - Rules to be observed by the Religious Student]
Sankhayana-grihya-sutra (by Hermann Oldenberg)
Paraskara-grihya-sutra (by Hermann Oldenberg)
Gobhila-grihya-sutra (by Hermann Oldenberg)
Apastamba Grihya-sutra (by Hermann Oldenberg)
Hiranyakesi-grihya-sutra (by Hermann Oldenberg)