Opal, Ōpaḷ: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Opal 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)Opal in Uganda is the name of a plant defined with Spathodea campanulata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Bignonia tulipifera Thonn. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Planta Medica (1988)
· Verhandlungen des Botanischen Vereins für die Provinz Brandenburg und die Angrenzenden Länder (1890)
· Phytotherapy Research (1990)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Journal of Botany, British and Foreign (1865)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1983)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Opal, for example health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, extract dosage, 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
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusŌpaḷ (ಓಪಳ್):—[noun] a beloved woman; a lover.
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: Opalambhika, Opali, Opalifon, Opalipyate.
Ends with: Balgopal, Brazilian copal, Copal, East african copal, Godhuli gopal, Godhuli-gopal, Godhuligopal, Gopal, Hopal, Madagascar copal, Manila copal, Nopal, Popal, Red angola copal, Tedlopal, Topal, Venugopal, Zanzibar copal.
Full-text (+3): Kshirasphatika, Shivadhatu, Saudha, Shvetadhatu, Pandumrittika, Vajrabha, Pushkaraja, Pushparaga, Gomedasamnibha, Ope, Panacceti, Vademudige, Gomedasannibha, Dugdhaksha, Jalakamtamani, Dudhiya, Kampaikkal, Navaratna, Arkashma, Komci.
Relevant text
Search found 12 books and stories containing Opal, Ōpaḷ; (plurals include: Opals, Ōpaḷs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Prof C. V. Raman as a Scientist-Writer < [January – March, 1989]
Body of a Woman < [January – March, 2005]
Transformation < [July – September 1972]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 6 - Uparatna (6): Upala (chalcedony, opal, and agate) < [Chapter XXVII - Uparatna (minor gems)]
Introduction to Amorphous stones (uparatna)
Part 1 - Characteristics of Sapphire (nila) < [Chapter XVII - Gems (5): Nila (sapphire)]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Notes on poison detectors < [Notes]
Settlement in Early Historic Ganga Plain (by Chirantani Das)
Part 3 - Lithic industry of the Vārāṇasī region < [Chapter VI - Vārāṇasī: Emergence of the Urban Centre and Seat of Administration]
Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)
Chapter 12 - Conducting Mining Operations and Manufacture < [Book 2 - The duties of Government Superintendents]