Sin: 2 definitions
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Sin 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.
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Sin in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Heteropogon contortus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Sorghum contortum (L.) Kuntze (among others).
2) Sin in Senegal is also identified with Vetiveria nigritana It has the synonym Chrysopogon nigritanus (Benth.) Veldkamp (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Proceedings of the Indian National Science Academy. Part B, Biological Sciences (1985)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1983)
· Grasses of Ceylon (1956)
· Tentamen Florae Abyssinicae … (1850)
· Flora Indica; or descriptions … (1820)
· Niger Flora (1849)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Sin, for example diet and recipes, health benefits, side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, 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 corpusSīn (ಸೀನ್):—[verb] = ಸೀನು [sinu]1.
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Sīn (ಸೀನ್):—[noun] = ಸೀನು [sinu]2.
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 (+697): Sannikasa, Shimgade, Shimgalika, Shimganika, Shimjinigolisu, Shinabarataka, Shinabhaga, Shinagara, Shinagaranem, Shinaka, Shinakanem, Shinakhta, Shinala, Shinalacara, Shinalaki, Shinanem, Shinaranem, Shinashinanem, Shinavata, Shinda.
Ends with (+1331): Abhakshyabhakshin, Abhasin, Abhayagirivasin, Abhibhashin, Abhidhadhvamsin, Abhikamkshin, Abhikankshin, Abhilashin, Abhimahshin, Abhimamarshin, Abhimarshin, Abhiniveshin, Abhipsin, Abhishamsin, Abhishtavarshin, Abhivarshin, Abhivashin, Abhivassin, Abhramshin, Abhravakashin.
Full-text (+2125): Agha, Papa, Durita, Kalmasha, Prayashcitta, Atipataka, Pataka, Dhutapapa, Jangapuga, Aghamarshana, Enas, Vitakalmasha, Mahapapa, Agas, Sarvapapa, Kardama, Papaka, Amhas, Rodhra, Dhutakalmasha.
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Search found 304 books and stories containing Sin, Sīn; (plurals include: Sins, Sīns). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 92 - The Greatness of Revā < [Section 2 - Bhūmi-khaṇḍa (section on the earth)]
Chapter 90 - The Powers of the Holy Places < [Section 2 - Bhūmi-khaṇḍa (section on the earth)]
Chapter 112 - Portions of Merit and Demerit That Go to Others < [Section 6 - Uttara-Khaṇḍa (Concluding Section)]
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter LII - Regulations of Prayaschittas (penitential rites) < [Agastya Samhita]
Chapter CXXVII - Bhaimi Ekadasi and Dvadasi Vratam < [Brihaspati (Nitisara) Samhita]
Chapter CV - Rites of atonement (Prayaschitta) < [Agastya Samhita]
The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 15 - Glory of Aghoreśa < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
Chapter 82 - Hymn of purification (vyapohana-stava) < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
Chapter 90 - The expiatory rites of the ascetics (yati-prāyaścitta) < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section XXXVI < [Rajadharmanusasana Parva]
Section CXII < [Anusasanika Parva]
Section CLII < [Apaddharmanusasana Parva]
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Chapter 172 - The hymn which destroys sins (sarvapāpa-prāyaścitta)
Chapter 174 - Expiations for discontinuing the worship of gods
Sutrakritanga (English translation) (by Hermann Jacobi)
Lecture 4: Renunciation of Activity < [Book 2]
Lecture 10: Carefulness < [Book 1]
Lecture 16, The Song < [Book 1]
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