Peng: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Peng means something in the history of ancient India, 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.
India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: Vernacular architecture of Assam with special reference to Brahmaputra ValleyPeng is a Tai Khamyang term referring to “purlins”.—It appears in the study dealing with the vernacular architecture (local building construction) of Assam whose rich tradition is backed by the numerous communities and traditional cultures.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Peng in India is the name of a plant defined with Celastrus paniculatus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Diosma serrata Blanco (among others).
2) Peng is also identified with Maniltoa polyandra It has the synonym Cynometra polyandra Roxb..
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Pl. Coromandel (1820)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1785)
· Species Plantarum.
· Formosan trees indigenous to the Island (revised) (1936)
· Die Natürlichen Pflanzenfamilien (1897)
· J. Cytol. Genet. (1984)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Peng, for example pregnancy safety, health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+18): Pemganisu, Pemgatana, Pemginama, Pemgnama, Pemgole, Pemgoleya, Pemgu, Pemguru, Pemgusu, Peng lai ge, Peng lei, Peng-dong-dongla, Peng-dung, Peng-nga-peng-nga, Penga, Penga penga, Pengadu, Pengala, Pengalanem, Penganem.
Ends with: Geng ge peng, Ketepeng, Kopeng, Luo tuo peng, Parengpeng.
Full-text: Peng-nga-peng-nga, Peng lei, Tian peng zi, Luo tuo peng, Peng lai ge, Xian ye peng lai ge, Ou ya ping peng cao, Geng ge peng, Ippuram, Peng-dong-dongla, Peng-dung, Plumbago auriculata.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Peng; (plurals include: Pengs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Karbi Vernacular Architecture < [Chapter 6]
Buddhist Communities (c): Tai Khamyang Vernacular Architecture < [Chapter 6]
The Great Buddhist Emperors of Asia (by Shibani Dutta)