Nimbu, Nimbū: 7 definitions
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Nimbu means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi, 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.
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsNimbu [ନିମ୍ବୁ] in the Oriya language is the name of a plant identified with Citrus medica L. from the Rutaceae (Lemon) family having the following synonyms: Citrus bicolor, Citrus cedra, Citrus limetta, Citrus limetta. For the possible medicinal usage of nimbu, 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.
Nimbu [निम्बू] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Citrus limon from the Rutaceae (Citrus) family.
Nimbu [निंबू] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle from the Rutaceae (Lemon) family.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Nimbu in India is the name of a plant defined with Citrus acida in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Citrus acida Roxb., nom. illeg..
2) Nimbu is also identified with Citrus aurantifolia It has the synonym Limonia aurantiifolia Christm. (etc.).
3) Nimbu is also identified with Citrus bergamia.
4) Nimbu is also identified with Citrus limon It has the synonym Citrus x limonum Risso (etc.).
5) Nimbu is also identified with Citrus medica It has the synonym Sarcodactilis helicteroides Gaertn. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1762)
· Flore de Madagascar et des Comores (1950)
· Vollstandiges Pflanzensystem (1777)
· Revista Brasileira de Genética (1997)
· Die Natürlichen Pflanzenfamilien (1897)
· Annales du muséum national d’histoire naturelle (1813)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Nimbu, for example diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, 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
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishnimbū (निंबू).—n A lime, Citrus limonum. nimbū tōṇḍā- vara ṭharata nāhīṃ Said of a plump counte- nance, or of a sleek and well-round- ed horse, cow &c.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryNimbū (निम्बू).—f. A kind of जम्बीर (jambīra) (lime).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryNimbū (निम्बू):—[from nimba] m. the common lime, Citrus Acida ([varia lectio] nisbū), [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
[Sanskrit to German]
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.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryNīṃbū (नींबू):—(nm) see [nībū].
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Nimbuka, Nimbukah, Nimbukapancaka, Nimbukapanchaka, Nimbukaphalapanaka, Nimbuli, Nimbum, Nimbuni, Nimbuphala, Nimbuphalapanaka, Nimbupushpa, Nimbupushpavataka, Nimbura, Nimburada, Nimburu, Nimbus, Nimbuvalli, Nimpu.
Ends with (+10): Ambatanimbu, Bajauri-nimbu, Ban-nimbu, Bannimbu, Bara-nimbu, Baranimbu, Batavi nimbu, Batawi-nimbu, Chor-nimbu, Dodi-nimbu, Gajanimbu, Godadinimbu, Godnimbu, Ida-nimbu, Jamiri nimbu, Junglinimbu, Kaghzi-nimbu, Kaghzinimbu, Kagzi nimbu, Kagzinimbu.
Full-text (+12): Ban-nimbu, Nimbum, Ida-nimbu, Chor-nimbu, Dodi-nimbu, Nimbus, Pahadi-nimbu, Bara-nimbu, Kagzi nimbu, Mishtanimbu, Jamiri nimbu, Pahari-nimbu, Batavi nimbu, Kagadi Nimbum, Nimbuka, Dagadi Nimbum, Batawi-nimbu, Amla, Kaghzi-nimbu, Bajauri-nimbu.
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Search found 23 books and stories containing Nimbu, Nimbū, Nīṃbū; (plurals include: Nimbus, Nimbūs, Nīṃbūs). 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)
Verse 2.17.13 < [Chapter 17 - The Meeting of Śrī Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 60 - Treatment for chronic diarrhea (32): Gandhaka rasa < [Chapter III - Jvaratisara fever with diarrhoea]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 2 - Khara-sattva < [Chapter XII - Gold essence of Earthworms]
Part 4 - Nectarization of lead < [Chapter VII - Metals (7): Sisaka (lead)]
Part 3 - Incineration of Yasoda < [Chapter V - Metals (5): Yasoda (zinc)]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Appendix 3 - The usual light (prakṛtiprabhā) of the Buddha < [Chapter XIV - Emission of rays]
The story of Yaśodharā < [Part 2 - Means of acquiring meditation]
Yoga-sutras (with Bhoja’s Rajamartanda) (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Sūtra 3.40 < [Third Chapter (Vibhuti Pada)]
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