Pire: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Pire means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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 DrugsPire [पिरे] in the Nepali language is the name of a plant identified with Persicaria hydropiper (L.) Delarbre from the Polygonaceae (Knotweed) family having the following synonyms: Polygonum hydropiper. For the possible medicinal usage of pire, 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)1) Pire in Nepal is the name of a plant defined with Persicaria barbata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Polygonum hispidum Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don, non Humb., Bonpl. & Kunth (among others).
2) Pire is also identified with Persicaria hydropiper It has the synonym Polygonum schinzii J. Schust. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bulletin de l’Herbier Boissier (1908)
· Histoire Naturelle des Végétaux (1841)
· Prodr. Fl. Nep. (1825)
· Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society (1988)
· Flora of Eastern Himalaya (1966)
· Flora Plantarum Herbacearum Chinae Boreali-Orientalis (1959)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Pire, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, chemical composition, side effects, 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
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryPire, at Vin. IV, 139 is to be separated (cara pi re get away with you), both pi and re acting as part. of exclamation. The C. expln (p. 362) by “pire (Voc. ?)=para, amāmaka” is an artificial construction. (Page 460)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusPīre (ಪೀರೆ):—
1) [noun] the creeper, Luffa acutangula ( = Cucumis acutangula) of Cucurbitaceae family.
2) [noun] its fruit, used as a vegetable.
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 (+27): Pire jhar, Pire-ghamsa, Pirel, Pirelahara, Pirelikai, Piremai, Pirenal, Pireraka-pireriyapavam, Pirerakacariyan, Pirerakam, Pirerakan, Pirerakantam, Pireranai, Pireranam, Pirerepanai, Pireri, Pireritam, Pireriyam, Pireriyar, Piretacamakkaram.
Ends with: Baakhraa-pire, Bakhra-pire, Ban-pire, Bhaale-pire, Bhale-pire, Chupire, Laato-pire, Lato-pire, Nangapire, Nirpire, Opiampire, Orepire, Raato-pire, Rato pire, Rato-pire, Roman Empire, Seto pire, Seto-pire, Tuppire, Vijayanagara Empire.
Full-text: Mauro pire unyu, Seto pire, Pire jhar, Rato pire, Seto-pire, Malanem, Bhaale-pire, Bakhra-pire, Ban-pire, Laato-pire, Baakhraa-pire, Raato-pire, Rato-pire, Lato-pire, Bhale-pire, Strychnos erichsonii, Hevea brasiliensis, Gloriosa superba.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Pire, Pīre; (plurals include: Pires, Pīres). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 2.6 < [Section III - Sources of Knowledge of Dharma]