Nim, Nīṃ, Nīm: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Nim means something in 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsNim [नीम] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Azadirachta indica A.Juss. from the Meliaceae (Neem) family having the following synonyms: Melia azadirachta, Antelaea azadirachta. For the possible medicinal usage of nim, 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.
Nim [নীম] in the Manipuri language, ibid. previous identification.
Nim in the Bengali language, ibid. previous identification.
Nim in the Urdu language, ibid. previous identification.
Nim [নীম] in the Assamese language, ibid. previous identification.
Nim [ꯅꯤꯝ] in the Manipuri 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.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Nim in English is the name of a plant defined with Azadirachta indica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Melia indica Brandis (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· International Journal of Dermatology (2007)
· Blumea (1948)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1987)
· For. Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ (1874)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· African Journal of Traditional, African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines (2006)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Nim, for example side effects, health benefits, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, 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 corpusNīṃ (ನೀಂ):—[noun] the pronoun of the second person singular or plural, used of the person or persons being addressed; you.
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 (+644): Nim beej, Nim kofta, Nim mathulasi, Nim-chameli, Nim-kauri, Nim-pa, Nim-puteli, Nim-tita-araung, Nima, Nimaca, Nimacaka, Nimacama, Nimacikani, Nimacu, Nimad, Nimada, Nimadasti, Nimagga, Nimagn, Nimagna.
Ends with (+61): Adavinim, Aganim, Ahammanim, Akhukarnim, Anavahanim, Anavanim, Anukshanim, Aroshaparoshanim, Atakshanim, Attanim, Bahiranim, Bhakshasthanim, Bhui nim, Bhuin-nim, Bhuinim, Bhuninim, Cumphanim, Danim, Datanim Vatanim, Dhyanimmanim.
Full-text (+75): Nem, Matkyan, Matragamana, Magtyan, Nimba, Makan nim, Anudina, Nim kofta, Tadani, Sapistan nim kofta, Nim beej, Maha nim, Matakyan, Mac nim, Tukhm karafs nim kofta, Ilaichi kalan nim kofta, Darhald nim kofta, Pieu nim, Sipistan nim kofta, Sonth nim kofta.
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Search found 14 books and stories containing Nim, Nīṃ, Nīm; (plurals include: Nims, Nīṃs, Nīms). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verses 2.10.11-13 < [Chapter 10 - Description of Śrī Kṛṣṇa’s Herding the Cows]
Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Chapter 10: On tinges < [Book 4]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Note on precautions observed in the birth-chamber in ancient India < [Notes]
Appendix 4.2 - Nala and Damayantī < [Appendices]
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
40. Tinospora cordifolia, Miers. < [Menispermaceae (moonseed family)]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 10: Kapila’s births < [Chapter I - Five previous incarnations]
Part 12: Refutation of Māyā < [Chapter I]
The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)