Nile: 2 definitions
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Nile 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) Nile in India is the name of a plant defined with Bischofia javanica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Bischofi a cumingiana Decaisne (among others).
2) Nile is also identified with Indigofera argentea It has the synonym Indigofera argentea Wall. (etc.).
3) Nile is also identified with Indigofera tinctoria It has the synonym Indigofera indica Lam., nom. illeg., non Indigofera indica Mill. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Plantae Javanicae Rariores (1840)
· Companion to the Botanical Magazine (1835)
· Bulletin of the Botanical Society of Bengal (1980)
· Journal of Natural Remedies (2003)
· Fitoterapia (2001)
· Cell and Chromosome Research (1989)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Nile, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, 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
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusNile (ನಿಲೆ):—
1) [adjective] pure; not adulterated.
2) [adjective] complete; full; whole; entire.
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Nile (ನಿಲೆ):—
1) [noun] a place of refuge.
2) [noun] a building where one lives; a house.
3) [noun] the inner apartment of house.
4) [noun] any of the storeys above the ground floor; an upstairs.
5) [noun] a place; space; room.
6) [noun] the entire earth.
7) [noun] the mundane life (as opp. to spiritual life) with its worldly attachments.
8) [noun] something which is kept from the knowledge of others; a secret.
9) [noun] the inner feelings of a person.
10) [noun] the lowest part; the bottom.
11) [noun] a true thing; fact.
12) [noun] the state or quality of being stable or fixed; steadiness; stability.
13) [noun] that which is decided, determined; decision.
14) [noun] the quality, state or fact of being eternal; eternal existence; eternity.
15) [noun] a point or place considerably above most others; eminence; elevation.
16) [noun] the manner or style in which a person is standing; a stance.
17) [noun] the condition; state of being.
18) [noun] one’s status, rank or position in a society.
19) [noun] one’s view point, opinion.
20) [noun] a period, level or degree in a process of development, growth or change; a stage.
21) [noun] a reason or cause.
22) [noun] something one intends to get or do; intention; purpose.
23) [noun] the right course, path or way.
24) [noun] accumulated or stored wealth; treasure.
25) [noun] ನಿಲೆಬೀಳು [nilebilu] nile bīḷu = ನಿಲೆಹಾಕು [nilehaku]; ನಿಲೆಹಾಕು [nilehaku] nile hāku (said of a child) to cry adamantly (for something).
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Nile (ನಿಲೆ):—
1) [adverb] permanently; for ever.
2) [adverb] firmly; strongly.
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Nīle (ನೀಲೆ):—[noun] = ನೀಲಿ [nili]2 - 4 & 9.
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: Nelevagil, Nile cabbage, Nile cycad, Nile flame, Nile lettuce, Nile lily, Nile pith tree, Nile tulip tree, Nileh, Nilem, Nilenaka, Nilendra, Nilendramani, Nileri, Nileshvara, Niletri.
Ends with: Alenile, Anile, Charanile, Gannile, Heranile, Kalnile, Kanile, Lily of the nile, Saavdhaneele, Savadhanile, Shivanile.
Full-text (+15): Karnashrava, Nile lettuce, Nile cabbage, Nile cycad, Nile flame, Nile lily, Nile tulip tree, Nile pith tree, Hatmehit, Lily of the nile, Nilaiketu, Sobek, Kemet, Samuhana, Hapi, Anuket, Platanthera huronensis, Khnum, Tuat, Ankh.
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Search found 27 books and stories containing Nile, Nīle; (plurals include: Niles, Nīles). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Egypt Through The Stereoscope (by James Henry Breasted)
Position 100 - Governor's Palace And An Armored Steamer Leaving Khartûm For Fashoda And The Blue Nile < [Standpoints In Egypt]
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Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 2.21.19 < [Chapter 21 - The Rāsa-dance Pastime]
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Flora (11): Bulbs and tubers < [Chapter 5 - Aspects of Nature]
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
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I Love Mankind < [October 1968]
The Middle East Today < [April 1953]
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Rivers in Ancient India (study) (by Archana Sarma)
5. The rivers and ancient civilizations of the world < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]