Poi, Pōī, Poī: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Poi means something in Marathi, 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 DrugsPoi [पोई] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Basella alba L. from the Basellaceae (Basella) family having the following synonyms: Basella rubra, Basella lucida, Basella nigra, Basella volubilis. For the possible medicinal usage of poi, 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.
Poi in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Streblus asper Lour. from the Moraceae (Mulberry) family.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Poi in India is the name of a plant defined with Streblus asper in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Diplothorax tonkinensis Gagnep. (among others).
2) Poi in Pakistan is also identified with Basella alba It has the synonym Gandola nigra (Lour.) Raf. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Asian Journal of Andrology (2005)
· Systema Vegetabilium (1824)
· Journal of the Linnean Society, Botany (1899)
· Prodr. (1849)
· Mus. Bot. (1856)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Poi, for example pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, 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
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarypōī (पोई).—f Better written pōya.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishpōī (पोई).—f See pōya.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+59): Poi mooshtie, Poi un dubu, Poia, Poiallaya, Poich, Poida, Poigand, Poijamun, Poikehkeh, Poikhar, Poikilospermum suaveolens, Poila, Poila-janu, Poilaichedipatchilai, Poilundia, Poinciana, Poincillade, Poinco, Poinsettia, Point.
Ends with (+3): Akpoi, Amar-poi, Amarapoi, Aowolikpoi, Dharmapoi, Ekpoi, Epoi, Kikpoi, Kimpoi, Koya-gipoi, Lpopoi, Lpupoi, Maglolopoi, Mpoi, Niapoi, Oldarpoi, Pampopoi, Panapoi, Panpoi, Pappoi.
Full-text: Pomvai, Poi mooshtie, Pois du cap, Bal-poi-seu, Povi, Pohi, Poi un dubu, Amar-poi, Kanha, Prapa, Caudhari, Pivati.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Poi, Pōī, Poī; (plurals include: Pois, Pōīs, Poīs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Appendix 4 - The story of Cūḍapanthaka < [Chapter XXXIX - The Ten Powers of the Buddha according to the Abhidharma]
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Buddhist Communities (b): Tai-Phake Vernacular Architecture < [Chapter 6]
Buddhist Communities (d): Tai Aiton Vernacular Architecture < [Chapter 6]
Buddhist Communities (c): Tai Khamyang Vernacular Architecture < [Chapter 6]
Sivaprakasam (Study in Bondage and Liberation) (by N. Veerappan)
Main stages of liberation < [Chapter 7 - Liberation]
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 489: Suruci-jātaka < [Volume 4]
The Language Controversy < [Jul–Sept 1971]