Timber: 2 definitions
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Timber 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.
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India history and geography
Source: Singhi Jain Series: Ratnaprabha-suri’s Kuvalayamala-katha (history)Timber (for plank and fuel) was subjected to preparatory rituals performed before Sea-voyages in ancient India (known in Prakrit as: jattā, or Sanskrit: yātrā), and was vividly depicted in the Kathās (narrative poems) such as Uddyotanasūri in his 8th-century Kuvalayamālā (a Prakrit Campū, similar to Kāvya poetry).—Details of preparation for sea-voyage are given which include the following items relating to preparatory ritual and the equipment of the ship: [e.g., collecting loads of timber for plank and fuel;] [...]. When the ship was to take off auspicious musical instruments were sounded, conch-shells were blown, auspicious songs were sung, [...].
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)Timber in India is the name of a plant defined with Zanthoxylum armatum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Zanthoxylum alatum var. planispinum (Siebold & Zucc.) Rehder & E.H. Wilson (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Plantae Wilsonianae (1914)
· Flora Indica (1832)
· Plantae Delavayanae (1889)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1824)
· Abhandlungen der Mathematisch-Physikalischen Classe der Königlich Bayerischen Akademie der Wissenschaften (1846)
· Plant Systematics and Evolution (1980)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Timber, for example health benefits, diet and recipes, chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Timber milk-vetch, Timber milkvetch, Timber tirmir.
Ends with: King of the timber, Sil timber.
Full-text (+321): Dalika, Sili, Daru, Kashthatantu, Ardrakashtha, Nasadaru, Ghuna, Ghonta, Nakra, Caupatanem, Ijayali, Vanaccheda, Mopugarike, Kripita, Umbara, Rayavala, Sthulakashthadah, Nidhapaka, Ashvakarna, Agurushimshapa.
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Search found 79 books and stories containing Timber; (plurals include: Timbers). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Manasara (English translation) (by Prasanna Kumar Acharya)
Chapter 17 - The description of joinery-work (sandhi-karman)
Chapter 2 - The Qualifications of Architects and the system of Measurement
Egypt Through The Stereoscope (by James Henry Breasted)
Position 40 - The Tomb Of A Feudal Lord At Benihasan, Built About 1900 B. C. < [Standpoints In Egypt]
Position 55 - Avenue Of Sacred Rams, Leading From The River To The Western Entrance Of The Karnak Temple (after Excavation) < [Standpoints In Egypt]
Position 54 - Excavating The Famous Avenue Of Rams, Southeast To The Temple Of Karnak, Thebes < [Standpoints In Egypt]
Heimskringla (by Snorri Sturlson)
Part 34 - Rolf Krake's Death < [Chapter I - The Ynglinga Saga]
Part 35 - Of Eystein And The Jutland King Solve < [Chapter I - The Ynglinga Saga]
Part 36 - Of Harald < [Chapter IX - Saga Of Harald Hardrade]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Samarangana-sutradhara (Summary) (by D. N. Shukla)
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Pajaghar Typology (c): Plastering and Colouring of Wall < [Chapter 5]
The Assam Type Typology and Technique < [Chapter 5]
Architecture and Technique of Barn < [Chapter 5]