Nil: 10 definitions
Introduction:
Nil means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, biology, Tamil. 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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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsNil [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 nil, 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.
Nil [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.
Nil 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.
Nil [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.
Nil [নীল] in the Bengali language, ibid. previous identification.
Nil [नील] in the Hindi language, ibid. previous identification.
Nil [નીલ] in the Kachchhi language, ibid. previous identification.
Nil [नीळ] in the Marathi language, ibid. previous identification.
Nil [नील] in the Rajasthani language, ibid. previous identification.
Nil [نيل] in the Urdu language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Nil in India is the name of a plant defined with Indigofera argentea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Indigofera argentea Blanco (among others).
2) Nil is also identified with Indigofera arrecta It has the synonym Indigofera umbonata Baker (etc.).
3) Nil is also identified with Indigofera cassioides It has the synonym Anila pulchella Kuntze (etc.).
4) Nil is also identified with Indigofera suffruticosa It has the synonym Anila tinctoria var. vera Kuntze (etc.).
5) Nil is also identified with Indigofera tinctoria It has the synonym Indigofera tinctoria Blanco var. torulosa Baker f. (etc.).
6) Nil is also identified with Tephrosia tinctoria It has the synonym Galega heyneana Roxb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora of the Southern United States (1860)
· Flora of the Lesser Antilles, Leeward and Windward Islands (1988)
· Companion to the Botanical Magazine (1835)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1990)
· Kew Bulletin (1998)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1979)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Nil, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, health benefits, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, 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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryNil (निल्).—6 P.
1) To understand slowly.
2) To be impassable, or impenetrable.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryṆil (णिल्).—[ṇila] r. 6th cl. (nilati) 1. To misunderstand, to comprehend ill or imperfectly. 2. To be thick or impenetrable.
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Ṇīl (णील्).—[ṇīla] r. 1st cl. (nīlati praṇīlati) 1. To be blue. 2. To make or dye blue.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryNil (निल्).— i. 6, [Parasmaipada.] To be impenetrable.
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Nīl (नील्).— i. 1 (rather a [denominative.] derived from nīla), [Parasmaipada.] 1. To be blae. 2. To make or dye blue.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Nil (निल्):—[class] 6. [Parasmaipada] nilati, to understand with difficulty;
—to be impassable or impenetrable, [Dhātupāṭha xxviii, 68.]
2) Nīl (नील्):—[class] 1. [Parasmaipada] ([Dhātupāṭha xv, 15]) nīlati, to be dark, dye dark, [Bālarāmāyaṇa] (either [Nominal verb] [from] next or invented to explain it).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Ṇil (णिल्):—nelati 1. a. To misunderstand; to be thick, impenetrable.
2) Ṇīl (णील्):—nīlati 1. a. To be blue.
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusNil (ನಿಲ್):—[verb] = ನಿಲ್ಲು [nillu].
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Nīḷ (ನೀಳ್):—
1) [verb] to be long or longer; to be elongated.
2) [verb] to become longer as to take more time to be utter (as a syllable).
3) [verb] to extend (as one’s limb) as to reach out something.
4) [verb] to be distributed over a wide area or through out.
5) [verb] to gain importance; to become influential.
6) [verb] to make long or longer; to elongate.
7) [verb] to move forward vehemently.
8) [verb] to become more, excessive.
9) [verb] to hand over the possession to; to give.
10) [verb] to excel (another in merit).
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 (+1098): Nelevagil, Nil jhojhru, Nil kalmou, Nil kanda, Nil-andana-hiriya, Nil-awari, Nil-gach, Nil-gosh, Nil-gulmohar, Nil-jhinti, Nil-ka-jhar, Nil-ka-per, Nil-kalmi, Nil-kalmou, Nil-kanda, Nil-kantha, Nil-kanthi, Nil-kanti, Nil-kochu, Nil-lata.
Ends with (+77): Alinnil, Ana-nerinnil, Ananerinnil, Andhi-nil, Anil, Antarattilnil, Arinil, Ausarahe-nil, Azinnil, Bonnil, Chenil, Coronil, Curinil, Darakhte-nil, Encinil, Enil, Fenil, Ganil, Gavumdigenil, Ghanil.
Full-text (+379): Neelkalmi, Kannil, Nilitai, Nil-kalmi, Nil-pushpi, Nil kalmou, Kakkanan-koti, Akinsale, Bharar, Nil kanda, Nilkalmi, Kotikkakkattan, Taliyari, Kaladanah, Kaaladaana, Gouribija, Vilaiti-nil, Asagao, Gheta, Jharmaric.
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Search found 39 books and stories containing Nil, Ṇil, Ṇīl, Nīl, Nīḷ; (plurals include: Nils, Ṇils, Ṇīls, Nīls, Nīḷs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 5.4.1 < [Section 4 - Fourth Tiruvaymoli (Ur ellam tunci)]
Pasuram 6.10.8 < [Section 10 - Tenth Tiruvaymoli (Ulakam unta Peruvaya)]
Pasuram 1.10.1 < [Section 10 - Tenth Tiruvaymoli (Poru ma nil patai)]
Baudhayana Dharmasutra (by Georg Bühler)
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
55. Nymphaea stellata, Willd. < [Nymphaeaceae (water lilies family)]
The Song of Peace < [October – December, 1996]
Tragedy in Hindi < [December 1947]
Assamese Ballads < [June 1943]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 4.44 < [Section IX - Personal Cleanliness]
Verse 6.36 < [Section V - The manner of Paying the three Debts]
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter II - Description of the first cause < [Book III - Utpatti khanda (utpatti khanda)]
Chapter XXXIX - Vasishtha's gita or sermon on the sweet peace of mind < [Book VII - Nirvana prakarana part 2 (nirvana prakarana)]
Chapter VII - Recognition of the nihility of the phenomenal world < [Book III - Utpatti khanda (utpatti khanda)]
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