Paidi, Paiḍī: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Paidi means something in Jainism, Prakrit, 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsPaidi in the Telugu language is the name of a plant identified with Ficus racemosa L. from the Moraceae (Mulberry) family having the following synonyms: Ficus glomerata, Ficus lucescens, Ficus racemosa var. elongata. For the possible medicinal usage of paidi, 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.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Paidi in India is the name of a plant defined with Ficus racemosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Covellia glomerata (Roxburgh) Miquel (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· London Journal of Botany (1848)
· Species Plantarum
· Numer. List (4549)
· Species Plantarum, ed. 4
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1798)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Paidi, for example health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, extract dosage, 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
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryPaiḍī (पैडी):—(nf) a step, stair; staircase.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryPāiḍi (पाइडि) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Prāvṛti.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Paidi-tangaedu, Paidika, Paidimo, Paidina, Paidipatthi, Paidipatti, Paiditangedu, Paidithagara, Paidithangedu, Paidiyaha, Paitirukam.
Full-text: Paidi-tangaedu, Pravriti.
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The People of Andhra Pradesh and Their Heritage < [July – September 1973]